Fettuccine Carbonara (Healthy Version) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you crave a creamy fettuccine, but hate the calories it packs with it. Try this recipe makeover. The family loves it and they don't even know it nutritional value. Save 16 grams of fat per serving by replacing the egg yolks and whipping cream with PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread, KRAFT Light Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing, flour and fat free milk to achieve the same creamy texture and using smoked ham in place of bacon. Plus, you'll save 80 calories too! AND, it tastes great! Ingredients:
1/2 lb fettuccine, uncooked |
1 cup frozen peas |
1/4 cup philadelphia light cream cheese spread |
1/4 cup reduced-fat caesar salad dressing, kraft light classic |
1 tablespoon flour |
1 cup nonfat milk |
1 (6 ounce) package oscar mayer smoked ham, cut into short strips |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
3 tablespoons kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. COOK pasta as directed on package, adding peas to the cooking water for the last 3 minute of the pasta cooking time.
2. MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese spread, dressing and flour in small saucepan with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is well blended. Add ham; cook on medium-low heat 5 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain fettuccine mixture; return to saucepan. Add sauce mixture; mix lightly. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. TOP with parsley; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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