Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

                   
Make pasta night a quick, easy and downright delicious affair with this healthy fettuccine Alfredo recipe. Dive into the creamy, garlicky noodles that are perfected with black pepper and tender peas.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
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
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Directions
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.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 313
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:313
total fat:15g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:37mg
sodium:209mg
total carb:29g
fibers:7g
proteins:12g

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Heart Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
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
Directions
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.

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