Best Low Calorie Fettuccine Alfredo Recipes

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SKINNY ALFREDO SAUCE



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This is a skinny version of everyone's favorite Alfredo sauce. You won't miss the cream or butter one bit!

Provided by Sarah Stewart

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy     Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup fat-free milk
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden, about 1 minute. Mix in flour and cook until you have a thick paste, about 1 minute. Whisk chicken broth in slowly until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Simmer mixture until thick, about 10 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 531.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

DIVINELY CREAMY LOW-FAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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One of my favorite things to eat is fettuccine alfredo, but I don't always like all the fat associated with this dish. I found this recipe and it is really very good. Be sure to use imported Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano, which has an intense, buttery flavor that makes all the difference. If you are following Weight Watchers, this recipe has 6 points per 1 cup serving.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Healthy

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (fresh makes all the difference too)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cook the fettuccine according to package directions, omitting salt if desired.
  • Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
  • Place the pasta in a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes straw-colored and fragrant, about 45 seconds, then remove from the heat and whisk in the milk.
  • Return the pan to the stove, raise the heat to medium-high, and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the reserved cooking water, the cheese, the lemon juice and nutmeg; stir until just smooth.
  • Pour over the hot pasta, toss gently to coat, and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 202.2, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 13.6

DREAMY LOW-FAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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It's a shame that alfredo is, for most people an occasional indulgence. Now, with this recipe cutting gobs of fat and cheese, it makes a great candidate for weeknight cooking. You'll be surprised that the trick is using a butter and flour roux to provide the same mouth feel as thickened heavy cream. To help speed up this recipe, prepare the sauce while bringing the water to a boil.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     High In...

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 garlic clove, peeled and lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
9 ounces fettuccine pasta, fresh is best

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. I sometimes use a ladle, fill each of four serving bowls with about 1/2 boiling water and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the flour until mixture is smooth and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, half-and-half, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard garlic, stir in Parmesan and remove from heat.
  • Stir pasta and remaining salt into the boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until al dente, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Return sauce to low heat, add 1/3 cup pasta water and the cooked pasta. Toss until evenly coated. Cook until sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Add more water as needed to thin sauce to desired consistency and adjust seasonings.
  • Working quickly, empty the water from the warmed bowls and fill with pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 83.1, Sodium 425.7, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.2

LOW FAT FETTUCCINE ALFREDO



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Found in the Calgary Herald, a recipe by Marian Miles. Finally, low-fat fettucine alfredo that tastes GOOD!

Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 26m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon pressed garlic, to taste
1 sprig basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Drain immediately and return the pasta to the cooking pot.
  • Add the olive oil and toss to coat.
  • Stir in the evaporated milk, cheese, garlic and basil.
  • Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Do not let the mixture cook too much or the pasta will soak up the sauce.
  • The mixture should be creamy.
  • Serve on warmed plates with a sprig of fresh basil for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 354.7, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 24.6

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO -LOW FAT AND HEALTHY!



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I got this recipe from a container of organic yogurt. It looked really good. I love alfredo sauce, but it's so high in calories and fat. This looks like a possible alternative. I haven't tried it - if you try it, please review it!

Provided by Jennifer R

Categories     High In...

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fettuccine or spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup plain yogurt
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain, set aside.
  • Cook olive oil and garlic in a skillet until browned.
  • Add pasta to skillet, and add 1/2 cup cheese. Mix together.
  • Add milk, stir, cook on medium heat for 2 minutes or so.
  • Mix yogurt with 1/2 cup of pasta in a separate bowl, to prevent curdling.
  • Return yogurt and pasta to pan, mix well.
  • Remove from heat, add remainder of cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and let stand for 12-15 minutes, so the pasta can absorb all the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 18.3, Sodium 809.5, Carbohydrate 4.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.7

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