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Healthier Alfredo Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
Using a weight watchers recipe and some creativity of my own, this is a tasty, yet lower-calorie version of our favorite comfort sauce: alfredo.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter, margarine can be used instead
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons light cream cheese
1 1/4 cups fresh parmesan cheese, freshly shredded, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
pasta
fresh ground pepper
Directions:
1. Melt butter (or margarine, if desired) in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, saute 1 minute.
3. stir in flout.
4. gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended.
5. cook 8 minutes until think and bubbly, stirring constantly.
6. Add cream cheese; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. stir in Sundried tomatoes, if desired.
8. Add 1 cup parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
9. Pour over pasta; toss well to coat.
10. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com