Cooking Light Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine2 slices applewood smoked bacon, chopped1 teaspoon minced garlic1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 cup 1% milk2/3 cup (2.5 ounces) grated Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Add garlic to drippings in pan; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in nutmeg, salt and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add the hot pasta to pan; toss well to combine. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley and pepper.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONTESSA3205.
While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Add garlic to drippings in pan; saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thick. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Stir in nutmeg, salt and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add the hot pasta to pan; toss well to combine. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley and pepper.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CONTESSA3205.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 312.8
- Total Fat: 7.7 g
- Cholesterol: 30.7 mg
- Sodium: 737.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
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