LIGHTHEARTED FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

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Easy and low fat to boot! : ) I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I have written down here with it: Per serving: 312 calories, 5g fat, 349 sodium, 64 mg cholesterol, 46 carbs, 19g protein, and 251 mg potassium.

Provided by GinnyP

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 lb fettuccine or 1/2 lb spaghetti (I use gf pasta)
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley or 1/2 cup basil, chopped

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain and return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, in a food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth.
Add Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg, and pepper; blend until smooth.
Pour into saucepan with hot cooked pasta; cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Sprinkle with parsley or basil.
Serve immediately.

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