1 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
3 tbsp low-fat milk
1/2 cup red sweet pepper -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 tbsp margarine -- * see note
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/8 tsp each salt and pepper
8 oz fettuccine or linguine --
1 cooked & drained
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp snipped fresh basil
Directions
* I would leave this out, and saute with water
In a blender container combine cottage cheese and milk; blend til
smooth. In a 2-quart saucepan cook sweet pepper and garlic in hot
margarine until tender. Reduce heat. Add milk mixture, peas, salt,
and pepper. Cook and stir till heated through (do not boil) Toss with
hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil. makes 4 main-dish
servings.
***nutrition facts per serving: 362 calories, 5g total fat (1 g
saturated fat) 13mg cholesterol, 338 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrates, 1
gram fiber and 26 gram protien. Daily value: 18% vitamin A, 37%
vitamin C, 8% calcium, and 18% iron.
{Kay's note, I would also add some crab, or shrimp, or clams to make a
seafood Alfredo!}
Source: April issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
Recipe By : Kay Hinga
Servings: 1 servings
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