THE BEST SKINNY FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 ounces fettuccine (or any pasta shape)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely-minced
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup low-fat milk (I used 1%)
- 3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- (optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley, extra Parmesan)
DIRECTIONS:
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, in generously-salted water.Meanwhile, heat olive oil (or melt butter) in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and saute one minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Sprinkle with flour, and stir to combine. Saute for an additional minute to cook the flour, stirring occasionally.
- Slowly add chicken broth, whisking to combine until smooth. Whisk in milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let cook for an additional minute until thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until the cheese melted.
- Reduce heat to medium-low until pasta is cooked.Drain pasta, then immediately add pasta to the saute pan with alfredo sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
