Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo

photo by:kraft

Maybe you think Alfredo is too rich, or too complicated, for a weeknight. Think again. Our version is simple and so full of flavor, only you will know it's a smarter choice.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

4 servings, 1 cup each

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What You Need

1/2

lb. fettuccine, uncooked

1-1/4

cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

tsp. flour

1/3

cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese

Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

1/4

tsp. ground nutmeg

1/8

tsp. pepper

Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

MEANWHILE, mix broth and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until blended. Add reduced-fat cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, nutmeg and pepper; cook 2 min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly.

DRAIN pasta; return to pan. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using whole wheat fettuccine.

Special Extra

Garlic lovers can add 1/8 tsp. garlic powder.

Makeover - How We Did It

We replaced the butter and milk used in the traditional recipe with chicken broth, flour and PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese. In addition, we decreased the amount of Parmesan cheese. These changes will save you 310 calories and 21g of fat per serving when compared to that of the traditional recipe.

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cheesevixen

posted:4/7/2006

It made a lot, and had a great sauce. Though I also like it with a different noodle

BeachMom760

posted:4/1/2006

Holy cow, this was so delicious! I was so happy to find an alfredo recipe that was more condusive to eating more healthy. Thanks, food&family!

macmillans5

posted:4/1/2006

Again...it was hit with my children!!! I love it when I find a receipe that the kids actually eat the dinner and ask for seconds!!! Thank you Kraft!

a cook

posted:3/31/2006

This was very tasty and our family liked it, even though we are used to the heavy cream & butter fettuccine. We are trying to eat healthier. I increased the liquid for a creamier texture. The chicken broth makes it really yummy.

sjohn23

posted:3/28/2006

So thick and creamy-you'd never know it was low fat! I'm not usually a big fan of alfredo but really enjoyed this recipe (it doesn't have the heavy parmesan flavor regular alfredo does). It could use a little bit more flavor; next time I might try adding a little cayenne in place of the nutmeg. Overall a great, filling dish.

a cook

posted:3/28/2006

My husband and two teenage boys really liked this recipe. I doubled it and used a whole block of cream cheese. It's not regular fettuccini alfredo, but then most of us can't afford to eat that anyway. It thickened up without any problem and everyone enjoyed it!!

scamjeju

posted:3/28/2006

I thought this recipe was amazing! For someone who is watching their fat, it's an incredibly wise choice. It's not as rich as the real thing, but still very delicious. I didn't change one thing about the recipe, and it was a hit at our dinner table. Everyone ate seconds!

a cook

posted:3/28/2006

Not the real thing, but not bad either. I used chive and onion cream cheese b/c that's what I had on hand. It gave it a little more flavor b/c I had read that others found this recipe bland. Overall, it fulfilled my craving for Alfredo and I don't feel as gulity eating it.

a cook

posted:3/27/2006

If you have had real Fettuccine Alfredo anytime in the last 6 months do not make this as you will be sadly disappointed. Better than most diet versions I have tried, but some things in life are just meant to be reduced fat.

myfasted

posted:3/27/2006

try using fat free chicken gravy or fat free cream of chicken soup for a richer flavor