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READY IN 25 mins

Healthier Alfredo Sauce

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"Zucchini provides a healthy touch to this delightfully rich and creamy sauce! Reduced amounts of cream and cheese also make this great recipe healthier." — MakeItHealthy

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1 pound whole wheat fettuccine
8 ounces zucchini, cut into thin strips with a vegetable peeler
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, crushed

1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Lightly cook zucchini by tossing into pasta water just before draining.
Heat butter and garlic in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley.
Toss sauce with cooked whole wheat fettuccine and zucchini strips.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Editor's Notes:
Add 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water if needed for moistness.
This recipe is a healthier version of Alfredo Sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories
251 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
4 g
1%

Cholesterol
74 mg
25%

Fat
22.6 g
35%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
9.2 g
18%

Sodium
366 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Alfredo Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 251
Calories from Fat: 204

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6g 35 %
Saturated Fat 14g 70 %
Cholesterol 74mg 25 %
Sodium 366mg 15 %
** Potassium 222mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 9.2g 18 %
Sugars 1.2g
** Vitamin A 23 %
** Vitamin C 25 %
** Calcium 32 %
** Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 14 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.