Fettuccine Alfredo

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1⁄3 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 1⁄4 cups grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Stir in flour.
Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk.
Cook 6 minutes or til thickened, stirring constantly.
Add 1 cup parmesan, cream cheese and salt. Stir with whisk while cheeses melt.
Toss with hot pasta, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan and chopped parsley and pepper.
Serve immediately.