Best 9 Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo Recipes

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Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic Italian pasta dish made with fettuccine noodles, Parmesan cheese, butter, and heavy cream. However, this traditional recipe is not exactly known for being light or healthy. If you're looking for a way to enjoy this delicious dish without all the guilt, there are a few lighter versions of fettuccine Alfredo that you can try. These recipes typically use low-fat or nonfat milk, reduced-fat cheese, and healthier fats, such as olive oil or avocado oil, instead of butter. Some recipes even incorporate vegetables, such as broccoli or spinach, to add nutrients and bulk to the dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHTER CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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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

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups heavy cream
2 egg yolks
salt to taste
1 pound fettuccine
1 sprig chopped fresh parsley
2 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

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

LIGHTER FETTUCCINI ALFREDO



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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

12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 cup nonfat milk
½ cup reduced fat margarine
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon onion salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh linguine
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup light cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

LOW-CAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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This lighter version of alfredo gives you all the creaminess of the original without loads of heavy cream and butter.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-fat (2%) milk
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Neufchâtel or low-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 ounces fresh fettuccine
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the Neufchâtel and parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped parsley.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and gently toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with parmesan and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 48 milligrams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams

LIGHTER FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb fettuccine
1 cup hummus
1 lemon lemon zest
1 lemon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup basil, chopped, plus more for serving
¼ cup parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 pinch red pepper flakes

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 (COOKING LIGHT)



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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

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

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

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (FROM COOKING LIGHT)



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From Cooking Light's Five Star Recipes, this was one of a handful of Editor's Choice recipes. A lovely sauce for pasta that's much lighter than traditional alfredo. Recipe calls for light process cream cheese which is reduced-fat cream cheese in the little tub. I have used reduced-fat cream cheese in the block without a problem. Original recipe also calls for margarine but I have never use the stuff so have listed butter in the ingredient list. Fettucine should be cooked without salt or fat and kept hot until sauce is added.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/3 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
1 1/4 cups fresh parmesan cheese, grated and divided
4 cups cooked fettuccine
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Whisk in flour. Gradually add skim milk, stirring until blended. Cook, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
  • Stir in cream cheese; cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup Parmesan, stirring constantly until melted.
  • Pour sauce over hot cooked fettucine and toss to coat. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, chopped parsley, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 577.5, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 23.7

LIGHT FETTUCCINI ALFREDO RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Cream Sauce:
1 lb. of Fettuccini Noodles
Golden Blossom Honey
16 oz. cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Base of the Sauce:
1 cup of fresh basil - chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves of garlic - chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup of chick peas - drained

Steps:

  • Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning; sauté on a low heat. Prepare the fettuccini as directed. In a food processor combine the ingredients for the creamy sauce and process. Add the chick peas to the pan and the ingredients from the food processor and the fettuccini and toss. Top each serving with a drizzle of Golden Blossom Honey, grated cheese and a dash of red pepper flakes.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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We hope you enjoy this lightened version of a rich and traditional classic.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine as directed on package.
  • While fettuccine is cooking, heat margarine and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is melted. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Drain fettuccine. Pour sauce over fettuccine; stir until fettuccine is well coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality Parmesan cheese. The better the cheese, the better the sauce.
  • Don't boil the cream. This will cause it to curdle.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring constantly. This will help prevent the sauce from becoming grainy.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over cooked fettuccine noodles.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sauce is made with a combination of Parmesan cheese, cream, and butter, and it is flavored with garlic, salt, and pepper. The sauce is then tossed with cooked fettuccine noodles and served immediately. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian dish without all of the guilt.

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