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Easy, Low-fat Fettuccine Alfredo

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Yes, you read that title right! One of your favorite Italian recipes (my daughter’s very favorite) lightened up and simplified! I know the cottage cheese is a bit of a surprise, but this really turns out well!

*Cooking note, medium means MEDIUM in this recipe! If you heat the dairy products too fast and too high, they’ll turn on you. Err on the side of lower heat.

Lighten Up Fettuccine Alfredo

1 lb fettuccine, cooked per package directions
1 t olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c light sour cream
1/2 c lowfat cottage cheese
1/4 t each salt and pepper
1 egg
3/4 c 2% milk
1 c chopped ham or grilled chicken (optional)
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 T chopped fresh parsley (or 1 t dry parsley)

Heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in sour cream, cottage cheese, salt and pepper; heat through. Whisk together egg and milk; whisk into sour cream mixture. Stir in ham and Parmesan. Bring almost to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with parsley

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Posted in Recipes on July 16th, 2007

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