Best Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo With Greek Yogurt Recipes

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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

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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.

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Fettuccine Alfredo (lighter recipe) image

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

YOGURT FETTUCCINI ALFREDO



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from "runner's world" - http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-504-13456-0,00.html#

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3/4 cup low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
3/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3/4 cup low fat Greek yogurt
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine; cook according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook two minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and nutmeg in a small bowl; whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Pour into saute pan, raise the heat, and bring sauce to a simmer, whisking occasionally.
  • Whisk in 1/2 cup of the cheese until melted. Remove pan from heat.
  • Whisk in yogurt until smooth.
  • Toss fettuccine with Alfredo sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Top pasta with remaining cheese. Serves four.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 66.3, Sodium 292.2, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 13.9

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