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"Light" Fettucini Alfredo

You won't believe how rich and delicious this tastes!

List of Ingredients

1 Tablespoon butter
2 small cloves garlic -- minced
1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups skim milk (I use 2%)
2 Tablespoons light process cream cheese (I use 3-4 T.)
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 oz.) grated parmesan cheese -- divided
4 cups hot cooked fettucini (about 8 oz.)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley -- optional
fresh ground pepper and salt -- to taste




Recipe

Melt butter in saucepan over med. heat.

Add garlic, saute 1 minute.

Gradually add milk, stirring with wire whisk til blended. Cook 8 min. or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.

Stir in cream cheese, salt, and pepper cook 2 min.

Add 1 cup Parmesan, stirring constantly til melted. (May need to add a little bit more milk to thin if using 2%.)

Pour over hot cooked fettucini, toss well to coat. Top with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and parsley.

(4 servings, 1 cup = 345 cal.)