Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo

Whip up a smooth blend of milk, Neufchatel cheese, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic and Parmesan cheese to make a pleasingly creamy sauce for fettuccini.

• Calories: 438 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup reduced fat margarine
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon onion salt
• 12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.

Step 3

Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.