Alfredo

A while ago, I was looking for ways to break Mike's kids from spaghetti and decided to try fettuccine Alfredo...   same basic shape, different colored sauce... I bought the sauce in a jar for a long time (the light version) until I found a recipe for light Alfredo! It's just as yummy, really easy and leaves all the guilt behind!

Alfredo Light

1 onion chopped (a small one)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsps olive oil
2 cups skim milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 Tbls flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
16 oz dry fettuccine pasta

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute until golden brown. In a small saucepan, stir together milk, chicken broth, flour, salt, and pepper over low heat until smooth and thick. Stir into the onion mixture. Continue to cook over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thick. Stir in paremsan cheese. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water, until al dente. Drain the pasta, transfer to large bowl. Toss with sauce. Serve.

* the recipe suggests adding a 16 oz package of frozen broccoli. If you want to add this, add the veggies to the boiling water with the pasta and cook together.