CREAMY PARMESAN FETTUCCINI

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Try this creamy and comforting side dish with a wide variety of entrees. It's fast and so flavorful. Donna Mosher - Augusta, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Add oil; toss to coat., In a large saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Stir in the onions, basil, salt, garlic powder, lemon zest and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until blended. Pour over fettuccine and toss to coat. Sprinkle with additional cheese and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.