Dinner

Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) is for Dinner.

Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) takes 15 minutes to cook.

Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) are:

8 ounces fettuccine
1 1/2 tsp. butter
1/2 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1 1/3 cup skim milk (these calculations are for whole milk though)
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 cup (3 ounces) already-grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving

Here is how you make Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost):

1. Place the fettuccine in 2 1/2 quarts of already boiling, unsalted water and cook until tender, 10 - 12 minutes.2. Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a 2 1/2 quart or larger saucepan. Add the cream cheese and milk, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until well blended and smooth, 3 minutes.3. Add the pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add the 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, strring constantly with the whisk. Stirk briskly until the cheese is melted and incorporated, about 3 minutes. (The sauce will be thin). Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, until the fettuccine is tender.4. Drain the fettuccine and place in a 3-quart or larger serving bowl. Give the sauce another brisk stir, then pour it over the fettuccine tossing well to mix. Serve at once, passing additional parmesan at the table.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROONTOO.

The nutritional information for Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 426.0

• Total Fat: 17.3 g
• Cholesterol: 46.6 mg
• Sodium: 512.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 48.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
• Protein: 20.4 g

Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Fettuccine Alfredo (Almost) is Vegetarian