Craving fettuccine alfredo but worried about the heavy cream and butter? Look no further! This lightened-up version of the classic Italian dish is packed with flavor without all the guilt. Using a combination of evaporated milk and parmesan cheese, this recipe creates a creamy sauce that is both indulgent and surprisingly light. Plus, with the addition of fresh herbs and vegetables, you'll get a boost of nutrition without sacrificing any of the deliciousness.
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LIGHTER FETTUCCINI ALFREDO
A low-fat pasta for garlic lovers. For variety, try shell or penne pasta.
Provided by Linda Lou
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.
- Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.
- Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 623.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
LIGHTER FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fettuccine, hummus, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, grated parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450ºF (230˚C).
- Place the broccoli florets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until lightly charred.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Before draining through a colander, reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the pot.
- Add the hummus, ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta cooking water, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and Parmesan and toss until a creamy sauce forms. Thin the sauce with more pasta cooking water, a little at a time, as needed.
- Add the basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and remaining reserved water.
- Add the broccoli to the pasta, and toss gently with salt, and pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, basil and parsley on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER VERSION)
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. In a saucepan melt butter, add milk and then whisk in cornstarch over medium heat until lightly thickened. Add pasta to the saucepan and toss. Add light cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, nutmeg to taste. Toss and thicken more. Serve immediately.
EASY CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE RECIPE BY TASTY
Nothing spells comfort like Italian food. Steaming bowls of pasta, buttery, roasted garlic bread, and tureens of the most flavorful sauces: it's all right there. Sometimes, you want to bring that comfort into your very own kitchen and, well, we've got just the recipe for you. This easy chicken alfredo penne will have you saying 'mangia!' before you even know it.
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Time 33m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a pan over medium-high heat, melt butter, then add the chicken breast.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat and set chicken aside.
- In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic begins to soften.
- Add half of the flour to the garlic and butter, stirring until incorporated. Then add the rest of the flour and stir.
- Pour in the milk a little bit at a time, stirring well in between, until fully incorporated and sauce begins to thicken.
- Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, and stir well to incorporate.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Pour the sauce over cooked penne pasta, add the chicken and mix well.
- Add parsley and extra parmesan. Mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams
LIGHTER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This version of chicken fettuccine alfredo is lightened by substituting some of the heavy cream with chicken broth.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 5 minutes. Turn breasts, cover, and simmer another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit with the cover on for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken breasts from the broth and set aside to cool, reserving the broth in the saucepan. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into bite-size slices.
- Return the chicken broth to medium heat and cook until reduced to 1 cup.
- Stir garlic, black pepper, and heavy cream into the reduced broth; bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Beat 1 tablespoon of the warm cream mixture into the eggs until thoroughly incorporated; repeat until about 1/2 cup of the warm cream mixture is used.
- Whisk the warm cream and egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture almost comes to a simmer and thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until nearly cooked through, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- Stir parsley, 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano, and cream mixture into the pasta. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for a few minutes until thick.
- Fold chicken and 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano into the pasta mixture to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.9 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 239.4 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 505.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
RICH FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Everyone will love this super-creamy, warm and cozy entree on a chilly evening. But no one will ever guess that something this cheesy and delicious could also be lighter! Try it-you'll see what we mean. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , Saute the mushrooms, onion and pepper in drippings until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chicken, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and salt; cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Drain fettuccine; add to chicken mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and reserved bacon. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (COOKING LIGHT)
Make and share this Fettuccine Alfredo (Cooking Light) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookie16
Categories Free Of...
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 92.3, Sodium 866, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 23.8
Tips for Making the Best Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and butter.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and bland.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. A roux will help to give your Alfredo sauce a rich and creamy texture.
- Use a lot of parmesan cheese. Parmesan cheese is the key ingredient in Alfredo sauce. Use at least 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese per pound of pasta.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Serve immediately. Alfredo sauce is best served immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
This lighter fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're in the mood for a comforting pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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