Low Fat Alfredo Pasta

Known to be laden with fat, here's a health approach to a popular pasta dish.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp reduced fat butter
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup fat-free cream cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 10 ounces fettuccine

Instruction

1. Boil pasta according to instructions.
2. Steam vegetables for about 3 minutes.
3. Melt the butter and add the garlic.
4. Sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add flour and milk to form paste.
6. Stir until mixture thickens.
7. Add cream cheese and Parmesan.
8. Keep on stirring till smooth.
9. In a large bowl combine hot pasta and vegetables.
10. Garnish with parsley or chives.