Shrimp and Pasta Cheddar Alfredo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.0
  • Total Fat: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.2 mg
  • Sodium: 707.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 18.7 g

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Introduction

Very Easy Thick and creamy Alfredo with half the fat!!! Very Easy Thick and creamy Alfredo with half the fat!!!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 tablespoons smart balance light
    2 garlic cloves, minced 

    1 tablespoon Whole Wheat flour
    1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 

    1 1/2 cups Cabot 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar, grated & divided 

    1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese 

    1/2 teaspoon salt
    
4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta) 

    1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp 

    1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Directions

Makes 6 servings

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Whisk in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk. 


(please make sure to get 2% milk. 1% and Skim Milk doesn't thicken and it comes out watery.)


2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and add cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cheddar and salt, stirring until well blended. 



3. Toss sauce with hot pasta and cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and seasoning; serve immediately.

**Contains 20% DV (32mg) of Omega-3 DHA

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMRIVEN.