Best Fiery Fettuccine Lighter Recipes

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FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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We hope you enjoy this lightened version of a rich and traditional classic.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese blend
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine as directed on package.
  • While fettuccine is cooking, heat margarine and milk in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until margarine is melted. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Drain fettuccine. Pour sauce over fettuccine; stir until fettuccine is well coated. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg

FIERY FETTUCCINE



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Here's a fettuccine you've never seen before. It's super easy to make, relying on already-cooked sausage and a jar of roasted red bell peppers for fantastic flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained
1/2 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
  • While fettuccine is cooking, place whipping cream, Creole seasoning and bell peppers in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour pepper mixture into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Stir in sausage; heat through but do not boil.
  • Serve sausage mixture over fettuccine. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg

LIGHTER FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: broccoli, olive oil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fettuccine, hummus, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, grated parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb fettuccine
1 cup hummus
1 lemon lemon zest
1 lemon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup basil, chopped, plus more for serving
¼ cup parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ºF (230˚C).
  • Place the broccoli florets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until lightly charred.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Before draining through a colander, reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the pasta water.
  • Return the pasta to the pot.
  • Add the hummus, ½ cup (120 ml) of the pasta cooking water, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, and Parmesan and toss until a creamy sauce forms. Thin the sauce with more pasta cooking water, a little at a time, as needed.
  • Add the basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and remaining reserved water.
  • Add the broccoli to the pasta, and toss gently with salt, and pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, basil and parsley on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER VERSION)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh linguine
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup light cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. In a saucepan melt butter, add milk and then whisk in cornstarch over medium heat until lightly thickened. Add pasta to the saucepan and toss. Add light cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, nutmeg to taste. Toss and thicken more. Serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP FETTUCCINE



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This dressed-up seafood entree from Judy Farrar makes a tasty impression on family and friends. "Nicely spiced shrimp, tomatoes and spinach top off the saucy fettuccine," she notes from Richmond, Virginia. "It's great with crusty bread and a salad,"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
3/4 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. , Add the spinach, shrimp, parsley and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes or until shrimp is heated through. Stir in the butter, salt, pepper and cayenne. Drain fettuccine; serve with shrimp mixture and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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