Recipe Refresh: Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

If you're anything like me, you like a good bowl of pasta. It's an easy "go-to" recipe that pleases the whole family. The down side? Pasta is usually loaded with calories and fat. But don't let that stop you from trying this recipe, friends. This low-cal fettuccine alfredo is a perfect solution for that pasta craving because it's half the calories and fat as your everyday alfredo recipe - but still just as tasty. And it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
4 SERVINGS 
PREP: 10 minutes           COOK: 15 minutes            READY IN: 25 minutes

SIMPLE	HEALTHY	YUM

INGREDIENTS

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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Neufchatel or fat-free cream cheese
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 12 ounces fettuccine, cooked

DIRECTIONS

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1. Melt the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is soft. About 1 minute.
2. Add the flour and cook for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon. 
3. Whisk in the milk and 1 tsp salt, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. 
4. Add the cream cheese and parmesan; whisk until melted. Stir in the chopped parsley. 
5. Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine. When fully cooked, drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water. 
6. Pour the sauce and 1/2 cup cooking water over pasta. Toss. Season with salt and pepper. 

NUTRITION FACTS

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    1 cup serving    490 calories   15 g fat   66 g carbs    20 g protein    

Original Recipe (Olive Garden)	Refresh Recipe
800 calories	490 calories
48 g fat	15 g fat
69 g carbs	66 g carbs
24 g protein	20 g protein

Enjoy!
Recipe from Food Network