Linguine Alfredo
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Butter, unsalted2 Garlic Cloves, minced1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour1 Cup Low Fat Milk (1%)1/4 Cup Cream Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated1 Cup Broccoli Florets1 Medium Red Bell Pepper, Sliced in 1" Pcs.1 Carrot, Sliced Thinly4 Cups Linguine Noodles, Cooked
Makes 4 - 1 Cup Servings
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Saute garlic until fragrant (30 seconds or so). Whisk in the flour and then slowly whisk in the milk. Cook and whisk constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese and stir until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Steam broccoli, red pepper and carrots until tender (about 3 minutes). In a large bowl toss the pasta and steamed veggies. Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMMB87.
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Saute garlic until fragrant (30 seconds or so). Whisk in the flour and then slowly whisk in the milk. Cook and whisk constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Whisk in the cream cheese and parmesan cheese and stir until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. Steam broccoli, red pepper and carrots until tender (about 3 minutes). In a large bowl toss the pasta and steamed veggies. Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EMMB87.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 146.2
- Total Fat: 8.2 g
- Cholesterol: 24.2 mg
- Sodium: 207.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 11.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 7.7 g
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