Fettuccine Alfredo

From EatingWell: EatingWell Serves Two

Alfredo di Lello, the Roman restaurateur who created his signature sauc.e in the 1920s, might be startled to find this streamlined version that still tastes rich enough to satisfy those deep creamy-pasta cravings. The addition of zucchini boosts the nutritional profile. And when cut into thin strands, it can be twirled gracefully on a fork.

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"My husband & I loved this! Unfortunately, I used my new blender for the first time and got hot liquid all over myself and the kitchen. I also did not have corn starch and used a flour and water mixture. It needed a lot of salt as well...

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17 Reviews for Fettuccine Alfredo

03/21/2011

lbrumsted

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EatingWell does it again!

I made the sauce but ate it with broccoli and a grilled chicken breast instead of the zucchini. It was delicious. I will definitely make again.

Pros: Very close to the "real" thing (i.e. same flavor, less fat).

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01/12/2011

cnigler_1

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Mimics alfredo sauce

This is an excellent, light sauce. I have an easier way to make it--forget the blender. Start out by pressing the garlic in a garlic press, add to the broth and cook for about five minutes. Then stir in the cornstarch mixture and thicken. Finally, take off the heat and whisk in the cheese and finally the light sour cream. If this stands too long it will "thin out." If that happens to you--as it did to me--add another 2 tablespoons of cornstarch thinned in water and GENTLY simmer until the sauce thickens. I did not make the rest of the recipe, although it sounds great. I used the sauce for spinach pasta that I bought at the store.

Pros: easy to make

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12/05/2010

xgravitygirlx

My husband & I loved this! Unfortunately, I used my new blender for the first time and got hot liquid all over myself and the kitchen. I also did not have corn starch and used a flour and water mixture. It needed a lot of salt as well. But it was sooo good! Oh my gosh. I love it so much!

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09/14/2010

Anonymous

I couldn't believe how good this was! And Easy. I added some shrimp so that bumped up the calories a little and used Greek yogurt in place of the FF sour cream. My BF couldn't believe that it was a healthy recipe. And neither could I!. Give it a try, you won't regret it.

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05/17/2010

beagle1968

This was really yummy! I didn't have sour cream, so I substituted by using fat free plain yogurt, and it worked well! Made twice the amount since I have a family of 4. Being the only vegetarian in the home, my entire family LOVED it! Will make this again for sure!

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