Low Fat Fettuccine Alfredo

from Wendi in Florida

1 pound fettuccine

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk

1/2 cup  nonfat sour cream

6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes

Pinch of ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

 

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to the

package directions. Drain and return to the pot. Add the oil and

toss to coat.

 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream until

smooth. Add the Parmesan, parsley, basil, red-pepper flakes,

black pepper, and garlic. Mix well. Pour over the fettuccine in the

large pot.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until thick and

bubbling.

 

Makes 6 servings.

 

Standard Recipe Fat-To-Firm Makeover

644 calories - standard

398 calories - this recipe

44 grams of fat (62% of calories) - standard

4.7 grams of fat (11% of calories) - this recipe

 

Trimmed of fat and brimming with flavor, this classic creamy dish

is ready to eat in less than 20 minutes. Evaporated skim milk and

nonfat sour cream replace the heavy cream in the original recipe

-- with a total fat savings of 39 grams. For best results, stir the

sauce constantly as it cooks.