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Name: Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 c Grated Parmesan fresh; 1/4 ts Nutmeg; 1/2 lb Fettuccine or spaghetti; 1/4 ts Pepper; 1 c 2% cottage cheese; 1/4 c milk; 1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley OR; 1 Egg

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INGREDIENTS

1/4 c Grated Parmesan ; fresh
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/2 lb Fettuccine or spaghetti
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c 2% cottage cheese
1/4 c milk
1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley OR
1 Egg

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INSTRUCTIONS

In large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain and return to saucepan. Meanwhile, in food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg and pepper; blend until smooth. Pour into saucepan with hot cooked pasta; cook over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with parsely or basil. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Variations: Add one or more of the following: : 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cooked ham : 1 can (7 1/2 oz/220 g) salmon, drained and flaked : 1 can (6 1/2 oz/184 g) tuna, drained and flaked : 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed : 1/2 cup (125 mL) kernel corn or chopped green onion : 1 cup (250 mL) cooked sliced mushrooms : 1 cup (250 mL) cooked julienned carrots, zucchini, sweet peppers or leeks : 4 cups (1L) cooked broccoli florets : 1 cup (250 mL) flaked crab meat Per serving: Calories 213, total fat: 5 g, saturated fat: 2 g, fibre 2 g, protein 19 g, carbohydrate 46 g, cholesterol 64 mg, sodium 349 mg, potassium 251 mg. Good: Thiamin Excellent: Riboflavin, Niacin Posted to Digest eat-lf.v096.n149 From: Ingram Family Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 23:02:29 -0500

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Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo

1/4 c Grated Parmesan fresh
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/2 lb Fettuccine or spaghetti
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c 2% cottage cheese
1/4 c milk
1/2 c Chopped fresh parsley OR
1 Egg

In large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until tender but firm; drain  and return to saucepan.    Meanwhile, in food processor, process cottage cheese until smooth. Add  Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, nutmeg and pepper; blend until smooth. Pour  into saucepan with hot cooked pasta; cook over medium heat for 1 minute,  stirring constantly. Sprinkle with parsely or basil. Serve immediately.    Makes 4 servings.    Variations: Add one or more of the following:    : 1 cup (250 mL) chopped cooked ham  : 1 can (7 1/2 oz/220 g) salmon, drained and flaked  : 1 can (6 1/2 oz/184 g) tuna, drained and flaked  : 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed  : 1/2 cup (125 mL) kernel corn or chopped green onion  : 1 cup (250 mL) cooked sliced mushrooms  : 1 cup (250 mL) cooked julienned carrots, zucchini, sweet peppers or leeks  : 4 cups (1L) cooked broccoli florets  : 1 cup (250 mL) flaked crab meat    Per serving: Calories 213, total fat: 5 g, saturated fat: 2 g, fibre 2 g,  protein 19 g, carbohydrate 46 g, cholesterol 64 mg, sodium 349 mg,  potassium 251 mg.    Good: Thiamin Excellent: Riboflavin, Niacin  Posted to Digest eat-lf.v096.n149    From: Ingram Family <dingram@MTS.Net>    Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 23:02:29 -0500

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (544g)
Recipe Makes: 1 Servings

Calories: 385
Calories from Fat: 164 (43%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 18.2g	24 %
	Saturated Fat 8.4g	42 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 257.3mg		79 %
Sodium 1204.5mg		42 %
Potassium 316.2mg		8 %
Total Carbohydrate 10.8g		3 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	1 %
	Sugars, other 10.6g
Protein 43.2g		62 %
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Calories per serving: 385

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