Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 c. skim milk
  • 2 Tbsp. light process cream cheese product
  • 1 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided (2 1/2 oz.)
  • 4 c. hot fettuccine, cooked without salt or fat
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire whisk until blended; cook 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in cream cheese; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts.
  • Pour over hot, cooked fettuccine; toss well to coat.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and pepper. Yield: 4 servings (serving size 1 cup).