Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb whole grain fettuccine; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp water; Black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup cooked peas

By Judy Capodanno

Updated 5/16/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Pasta night becomes a quick and easy affair with this 30-minute heart healthy Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Start with a healthy Alfredo sauce that's made creamy and garlicky with skim milk instead of heavy cream. This no salt recipe makes a low sodium Alfredo sauce for those on a heart healthy diet. Pour the luscious sauce over whole-grain fettuccine noodles and serve your family and guests a healthy Fettuccine Alfredo that they will love.

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Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

Calories

313

How to Make a Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

When people twirl their fork through thick noodles smothered in a creamy white sauce, they might wonder, "Is Fettuccine Alfredo healthy?" If you use this recipe for a healthy Fettuccine Alfredo, the answer is "YES!" This healthy fettucine Alfredo recipe contains all of the creamy-tasting goodness found in a traditional Alfredo sauce, but with lower fat and calories.

This heart-healthy pasta recipe starts with whole-grain fettuccine noodles that add more fiber to your meal. The creamy sauce contains all of the flavors you expect from Alfredo, but it is a healthy homemade Alfredo sauce with no heavy cream, no-salt butter and low-fat cheese. Green peas add a touch of color and a fresh, nutritional boost to the creamy pasta.

One cup of this healthier fettuccine Alfredo clocks in at around 300 calories, which makes it a low-calorie pasta dish. And, at only 3g of saturated fat, this is a low cholesterol Fetuccine Alfredo recipe, too. How’s that for a healthy take on a comfort food classic?

How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo

Step 1

Prepare fettuccine according to package directions and drain in a colander.
Step 2

While fettuccine is cooking, make the Alfredo sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add oil, garlic and sauté until slightly golden. Add milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese, a little at a time, stirring constantly.
Step 3

In a small cup, mix flour with water until smooth. Add to milk mixture. Stir constantly until sauce thickens. When sauce thickens, immediately remove from heat. (If sauce is too thick, add an additional 2 tablespoons milk and stir.) Add pepper and peas and stir. Toss cooked pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

313

Calories

Fat

Cholesterol

209

Sodium

Carbs

Sat. Fat

Fiber

Protein

Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

How to Make a Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

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