Description
Light and creamy, this low calorie pasta alfredo is the perfect guilt-free comfort dish, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
225g fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 cup low-fat milk (2%)
60g Neufchâtel cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Melt butter in a non-stick skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 2: Whisk in the flour to form a roux, then slowly add the milk while stirring to prevent lumps.
Step 3: Stir in Neufchâtel cream cheese until melted and smooth.
Step 4: Add Parmesan cheese and lemon zest, and whisk until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5: Season with salt, pepper, and stir in the chopped parsley.
Step 6: Toss the sauce with cooked fettuccine and serve warm.
Notes
To reduce calories further, swap regular pasta with whole wheat or konjac noodles. Add steamed broccoli or grilled chicken for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 27mg