Light Alfredo
Ingredients List
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 cups skim milk
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1 cup chicken broth
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
Instructions
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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until they turn golden brown.
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In a separate small saucepan, whisk together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt, and pepper on low heat until the mixture is smooth and thickened. Pour into the onion mixture and stir. Continue cooking over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Mix in the Parmesan cheese.
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While the sauce is cooking, prepare the pasta in boiling water. Add the broccoli during the last few minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente.
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Drain the pasta and broccoli, then transfer them to a large bowl. Toss with the prepared sauce and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 292 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 51g | Carbs |
| 14g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 292 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 360mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium 150mg | 12% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 258mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5