Fettuccine with Blue Cheese

Name: Fettuccine with Blue Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 4 cups fat-free cottage cheese; 1/2 cup egg substitute; 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained; Paprika

This fabulous fettuccine from Phyllis Ciardo of Albany, California is extra cheesy and nicely seasoned with herbs. No one would guess it's lower in fat than the traditionally rich and creamy Italian restaurant specialty.

Ingredients

2 large eggs
4 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 ounces fettuccine, cooked and drained
Paprika

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the first 10 ingredients on low speed for 2 minutes or until blended. Fold in fettuccine. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 298 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Fettuccine with Blue Cheese in Light & Tasty February/March 2002

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deannasnz

Feb 29, 2012

This was disappointing. I love blue cheese but the recipe doesn't showcase its flavour. It's eggy and dull - needs lots more character than it has.