LIGHTER FETTUCCINI ALFREDO

Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo image

A low-fat pasta for garlic lovers. For variety, try shell or penne pasta.

Provided by Linda Lou

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

12 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 cup nonfat milk
½ cup reduced fat margarine
8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cubed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon onion salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.
Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.
Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 623.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g