Alfredo Light Recipe
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Alfredo Light

By: Dorothy 
"A lighter version of a creamy classic! I sometimes substitute peas for the broccoli."

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden brown.
  2. In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick. Stir into onion mixture. Continue to cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling water. Add broccoli to the pasta for the last several minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente.
  4. Drain the pasta and vegetables, and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with sauce. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2005 by JERUSHAGIRL   view full review
I know what the recipe is supposed to accomplish, but it just doesn't do it. When prepared as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by LF   view full review
i was looking for a way to enjoy one of my favorites, alfredo, without the guilt trip that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fantastic and so easy! I omitted the onion but added 4 more cloves of garlic and some red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOLSON7   view full review
This was ok. I had to use 2% milk it was all I had. The sauce took forever to thicken. I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2004 by ScullyKel   view full review
This recipe had incredible flavor. I used whole wheat pasta, and also added 2 cups of fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by LJBEASLEY   view full review
Being from the south I made a rue adding the flour to the onion and garlic - then added the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2004 by ARMYWIFE99   view full review
YUM YUM YUM!!! This is a fantastic light recipe, you can't even tell that it's "light". I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2004 by SouthernGma Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've been looking for an easy, yet tasty Alfredo sauce I could use with broccoli, chicken,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by DEE S.   view full review
I followed some suggestions from other readers and omitted the onion and used 3 large cloves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2004 by familychef   view full review
What a fabulous recipe! I wasn't even looking for low-fat, but after reading the ingredients...

 

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