Alfredo Light

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy Alfredo Light combines tender fettuccine with broccoli and a velvety Parmesan sauce, perfect for a comforting and health-conscious family dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 c. skim milk
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese
  • 16 oz. dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 (16 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and saute until golden brown.
  3. In a small saucepan, stir together skim milk, chicken broth, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper over low heat until smooth and thickened.
  4. Stir the thickened milk mixture into the onion and garlic mixture.
  5. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the dry fettuccine pasta according to package instructions.
  8. In the last few minutes of cooking, add frozen broccoli florets to the pasta water.
  9. Drain pasta and broccoli, then toss with the Alfredo sauce before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

557 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.9g 38% DV
Total Fat 21.6g 28% DV
Carbs 72.9g 27% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 14.2g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10428mg 100% DV
Potassium 454.3mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 20.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 266mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 32.7mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 373mg 29% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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