Main Dishes

Skinny Alfredo Sauce with Fettuccine

Lisa Hitzeman
January 12, 2017
523

With some easy swaps, Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo is still full of creamy, garlicky, cheesy flavor but without all of the calories of a traditional alfredo sauce.

4
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic
1 cup whole milk
½ cup chicken stock
4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
pinch of nutmeg Coupons
½ cup frozen peas, thawed
? cup parsley, finely chopped, plus more for serving
freshly ground black pepper
8 oz fettuccine, cooked according to package instructions.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in milk and chicken stock. Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a simmer...
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Nutritions

Calories
385

Sodium
863mg
35% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
20g
41% DV

Carbs
10g
3% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV
Pasta Dinner Low-Calorie Italian

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Nutritions

Calories
756

Sodium
738mg
30% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
62g
21% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV