Fettuccine alfredo is notorious for being one of the heaviest Italian pastas. This healthier recipe dramatically lightens the load by making wise (low-fat) dairy choices that don't affect the flavor or texture and skipping the butter altogether. At less than 350 calories per serving, this creamy and comforting dish is a perfect dinner for a special Winter night at home.
Ready to get cooking? Keep reading for this delicious pasta recipe.
A big bowl of creamy pasta sure hits the spot, but neither kids nor grown-ups need all those calories. Ditch the heavy cream for healthy plain yogurt, which makes a savory kid-friendly pasta dinner that's also easy on the waistline. This spin on the classic dish only requires a few ingredients and takes just minutes to make. Serve with broiled chicken cutlets or your family's favorite Italian sausage, and dinner is served! This recipe is so easy your lil one can help measure and stir.
Here, OnSugar blog Fresh Tart shows us how to cure that craving for fettuccine alfredo without the caloric setback.
My son is a big fettuccine alfredo fan. Restaurant versions are terrifyingly caloric, unnecessarily soaked in cups of cream and cheese, some even enriched with egg yolks. I've come up with a not-so-over-the-top version for him that I actually prefer. I use real cream, but not too much. A little goes a long way.
See what makes this dish health-conscious yet craveworthy when you keep reading.
I love everything about creamy, decadent pasta sauces. However, I know they're incredibly unhealthy. That's why I enjoy making lighter versions like this low-fat fettuccine Alfredo. The recipe calls for skim milk and tons of crunchy, green broccoli. A small amount of good quality parmesan cheese adds depth and flavor. To recreate this classic pasta dish in a more healthful manner, read more
