PASTA ALFREDO
Cream, Parmesan, and bacon-no wonder pasta Alfredo is such a flavorful dish. But when a serving is full of fat and calories, the classic recipe isn't exactly something that you can enjoy too often. Ours is a lighter version that features fat-free vegetable broth, fat-free evaporated milk, and cornstarch to help thicken up the sauce instead of full-fat, heavy cream. We do keep the bacon and grated Parmesan cheese to stay in the Alfredo spirit, but you can omit the bacon entirely if you'd like to help keep it a little lighter. Serving with a large, fresh garden salad alongside helps balance out the hearty, delicious pasta sauce.
Categories Dinner
Time 22m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Add pasta to large pot of boiling water; cook, uncovered, until tender, drain.
- Return pan to heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is soft. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stir in combined cornstarch and water. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Just before serving add pasta and cheese to sauce. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve pasta topped with bacon, sprinkle with chives and pepper. Serve this dish with a large garden salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal
TRICOLOR FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Spiralized butternut squash and zucchini help bulk out this creamy, rich favorite.
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding butternut squash during last 1 minute of cooking time; drain and reserve some pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until golden and aromatic, 1 minute. Whisk in flour until combined; slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly, until flour is incorporated and milk begins to thicken, 30 seconds. Whisk in cream cheese and 1/2 c parmesan until smooth; cover sauce, remove from heat and keep warm.
- Add cooked pasta, cooked butternut squash and raw zucchini to warm sauce; cook over low heat, stirring until well-coated (adding some reserved pasta cooking water as needed to thin), about 1 minute. Serve immediately garnished with remaining Parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Serving size: 1 ½ c
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 kcal
WW FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This is an outstanding dish. I always add some shrimp and mushrooms to the dish. I know the shimp adds more points but it is so worth it. Without the shrimp and mushrooms you get 7 points per serving. Serving size is 1 cup. Serve piping hot while it's creamiest. Happy eating.
Provided by teresas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (this is where I would add the shrimp).
- Add garlic; saute' 1 minute.
- Stir in flour.
- Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk until blended. (I would add mushrooms here).
- Cook 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Add cream cheese, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
- Pour over fettuccine; toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 578.4, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 6.4, Protein 23.7
BACON AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA (WW RECIPE)
Make and share this Bacon and Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Pasta (Ww Recipe) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by caitlinu
Categories Penne
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- cook pasta according to package directions; omitting salt and oil.
- drain pasta and keep warm.
- while pasta cooks, combine alfredo sauce and sun-dried tomatoes in sauce pan. cook over low heat stirring occasionally. 6-8 minutes or until thoroughly heated and tomatoes are juicy and plump.
- while sauce cooks, microwave bacon according to package directions. crumble bacon and set aside.
- combine cooked pasta and alfredo sauce in a large bowl. top with bacon, basil and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2, Protein 9.4
CHICKEN AND PASTA ALFREDO - WEIGHT WATCHERS
I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Weight Watchers magazine. Each serving is 1 cup. This recipe is a 6 point value without the shaved cheese.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the fusilli according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through, 5-6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool 5 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
- Combine the half and half, milk, flour, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a small bowl; beat with a whisk until blended.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, just until golden, about 1 minute. Whisk in the half and half mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the fusilli, chicken, grated cheese, and parsley; cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 1 minute longer. Serve at once with the shaved cheese (if using).
- Original Version:.
- 1 pound bow tie pasta.
- 1 c heavy cream.
- 1 c margarine.
- 1 c grated parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 465.5, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23
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