Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS :

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

1/4 tsp. white pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

8 oz. fettuccine, cooked, drained

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

MIX cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, butter, white pepper and garlic powder in medium saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.

TOSS with hot fettucine. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Serving Suggestion

Try serving with Italian bread and a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing, such as Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Special Extra

Prepare as directed, heating 1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Grilled or Italian Style Chicken Breast Strips with the sauce before tossing with the pasta.

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

500

Total fat

27 g

Saturated fat

17 g

Cholesterol

80 mg

Sodium

470 mg

Carbohydrate

46 g

Dietary fiber

2 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

17 g

Vitamin A

20 %DV

Vitamin C

0 %DV

Calcium

30 %DV

Iron

15 %DV

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.

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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