Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound fettuccine or other long pasta
- 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk together the cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Fat: 10 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful
- Lightened up with cream cheese and nonfat milk
- Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal
User Comments:
- "This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the creamy texture and the hint of garlic."
- "I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so much healthier than traditional Alfredo sauce, but it's just as delicious."
- "I paired this sauce with fettuccine and it was the perfect meal. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have cream cheese, you can substitute 1 cup of sour cream.
- To make the sauce even creamier, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Asiago or cheddar.
