" White Cheesy Noodles" Low Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: " White Cheesy Noodles" Low Cal Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked fettuccine; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup grated romano cheese; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt

Submitted by wikd_lil_one

"I came across this recipe and my daughter loves it! You can add shrimp, chicken, broccoli or whatever you like."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 lb uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₄ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
³⁄₄ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup grated romano cheese
³⁄₄ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt

directions

Cook pasta according to package, omit salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, sauté 30 seconds. Add reserved pasta water and cream cheese; whisk to smooth.
Combine broth and flour in a small stirring bowl, whisk to smooth. Add flour mixture to pan, stir with whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Remove from heat add romano cheese, stir until smooth; add half-and-half.

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I am the mom of 2 beautiful girls. One had surgery as an infant so I am always looking for high calorie very nutritious meals. My husband and I came from different culinary backrounds. He loves a fine 7 course meal, I make a wicked mac and cheese. Since then I have come a long way and not nearly as intimitated as I was by his viking stove.

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