Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 1/3 c. skim milk
  • 2 Tbsp. light cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 c. fresh steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, zucchini, peppers and mushrooms)
  • 4 c. hot cooked fettuccine
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic; saute 1 minute, 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.
  • Mix vegetables and fettuccine. Pour cheese sauce over mixture; toss well to coat.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and pepper.
  • Makes 4 servings, each with 10 grams fat.