Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 2 tablespoons butter; 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

“This has always been a favorite, so when I started cooking healthier, I tried different ways to lighten it. Less butter and fat-free half-and-half worked well, along with using a little flour to thicken the sauce. " Evelyn Slade - Fruita, CO

Ingredients

6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add half-and-half. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Drain fettuccine; stir into pan. Stir in the shrimp, cheese and salt; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 397 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 193mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

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