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Easy Fettucine Alfredo

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"A quick, easy, and delicious low calorie Alfredo sauce that the family will love! Garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese." — Jackie

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8 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
1 pinch ground black pepper

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Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; immediately return to pan. Add olive oil; toss to coat. Add evaporated milk, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, dried basil, lemon juice, and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly, stirring constantly. Top with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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Wonderful recipe! I made it last night for my husband and it was quick and delicious. Based on suggestions here, I left out the lemon and added some cut up chicken breast, minced garlic and fresh parsley. It tasted wonderful and was easy to prepare when I got home from work.

—CRISTENCURLEY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Aug 23, 2003

The addition of lemon made the parmesan cheese clump up into little clots, and the sauce was thin and watery. I had to strain the fettucine and start over from scratch. I will definitely NOT be making this recipe again.

—ENTHUSIAST

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Sep 11, 2003

This was a really great recipe. My husband and I agreed that it had a touch too much lemon in it. The next time I make it I'm going to cut out 2/3rds of the lemon. Also to add a bit more bite to it I substituted 1/2 of the parmesean with romano cheese.

—CARELI

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Nov 13, 2002

Excellent recipe although for me, the recipie seemed bland so I added garlic and onion. Next time, I will add more cheese (maybe Romano) to give it a little more bite and flavor.

—CEHALL

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Sep 11, 2003

Recipe had too much lemon in it for an Alfredo sauce. If I use it again, I will definitely cut that ingrediant down.

—rockymtngal

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Nov 13, 2002

Made this last night..so easy and yummy too. Added some chicken,shrimp,and mushrooms, forgot the lemon...but it came out great. Very versatile, will make again.

—debdendyl

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Aug 16, 2010

Sorry but this recipe was definetly not a keeper.. It was very very grainy, was very bland, no flavour at all. And the lemon was incredibly strong.. I had to add a whole bunch of spices and stuff to make it taste okay.. I think I will try a different recipe next time.. Thanks for your effort though.

—Bella

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Jun 15, 2005

Very easy to make but a bit bland. I used a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and thyme for flavor. Also, I grilled some chicken and tossed it with the pasta sauce. I used evaporated whole milk instead (only thing in the cupboard) and the sauce was creamy. Made some homemade garlic bread to go with it for a hearty meal.

—SWEETSOUR

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Nutrition

Calories
318 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
52.9 g
17%

Cholesterol
8 mg
3%

Fat
6.8 g
11%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
15.4 g
31%

Sodium
180 mg
7%

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

Nutritional Information

Easy Fettucine Alfredo

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 318
Calories from Fat: 62

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 8mg 3 %
Sodium 180mg 7 %
Potassium 394mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 52.9g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 15.4g 31 %
** Sugars 9.2g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 54 %
Calcium 38 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 40 %
Vitamin B6 10 %
Magnesium 19 %
Folate 67 %

* 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.