Alfredo Light

Alfredo Light

This Alfredo dish is a light version of a creamy classic Italian-style dish! Add saut?ed onions, garlic, and lightly cooked broccoli, and you have created a terrific dish! I sometimes substitute peas for broccoli.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Directions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saut? 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292
Calories
4g
Fat
51g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol6mg 2%
Sodium360mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate51g 18%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars6g
Protein14g
Vitamin C25mg 127%
Calcium150mg 12%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium258mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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