Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS :

1/2 lb. fettuccine, uncooked
1-1/4 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tsp. flour
1/3 cup PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, beat broth and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until well 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; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.


MORE :

Flavor Boost
Garlic lovers can add 1/8 tsp. garlic powder.
Makeover - How We Did It
The chicken broth, flour and PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese replace the butter and heavy cream used in the traditional recipe. The amount of KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese is also decreased. By making these changes, you'll save 300 calories and 34 grams of fat per serving when compared to a traditional recipe.

NUTRITION INFO :
Calories
300
Total fat
6 g
Saturated fat
3.5 g
Cholesterol
20 mg
Sodium
380 mg
Carbohydrate
46 g
Dietary fiber
2 g
Sugars
3 g
Protein
14 g
Vitamin A
10 %DV
Vitamin C
6 %DV
Calcium
10 %DV
Iron
15 %DV
Healthy Living Information
Generally Nutritious
Diet Exchange
3 Starch + 1 Meat (L) + 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Bonus
Help your friends and family eat right with this delicious dish that is prepared with better-for-you products! Carb Choices: 3

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