Alfredo Light

In this light Alfredo dish, whip up a delightful sauce with skim milk, broth, and flour instead of heavy cream. Parmesan cheese gives it a zing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups skim milk
• 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden brown.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt, and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick. Stir into onion mixture. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, frequently stirring, until sauce is thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water. Add broccoli to pasta for the last several minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until pasta is al dente.

Step 4

Drain pasta and vegetables, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with sauce. Serve.