Alfredo on the lighter side, with Whole Wheat Angel Hair Pasta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 212.4
  • Total Fat: 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.4 mg
  • Sodium: 481.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 10.0 g

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Introduction

A healthier and lower fat version of the Italian classic Fettuccine Alfredo. A healthier and lower fat version of the Italian classic Fettuccine Alfredo.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    ½ c Smart Balance, Light buttery spread
    1 pint Fat Free Half & Half
    1 c. Parmesan Cheese, grated
    2 tsp. Garlic powder
    ½ tsp Pepper, coarse ground
    4 oz. Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
    1 pkg (14oz) Whole Wheat Angle Hair pasta, cooked according to pkg directions

Directions

In a medium sauce pan melt butter on high heat. Immediately add half & half, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Bring to a boil (be careful of boiling over) and add Parmesan. Continue to stir with wire whisk and turn heat down to medium. Add garlic and pepper. Stirring occasionally, let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream cheese and stir, with wire whisk, until it has dissolved. Let simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over pasta and serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings
Servings = 1/3 cup of Sauce and 1.75 oz of Pasta


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DARADO.