Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1 ounce cream cheese, cubed; 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 1 serving.

"I created this recipe for a young co-worker who used to save up to eat at a nice Italian restaurant once a month," writes Bill Hilbrich of St. Cloud, Minnesota. "Now she can make this dish at home!"

Ingredients

2 ounces uncooked fettuccine
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt if desired and pepper. Drain fettuccine; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 368 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 404mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.

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