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Lightened Up Whole Wheat Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Lightened Up Whole Wheat Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Sauce:; 6 cups cauliflower florets; 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; For the Fettuccine:; 6–8 slices bacon; 1 lb. DeLallo whole wheat fettuccine (reserve cooking water); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional); 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas; parsley, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and/or a dash of nutmeg for topping

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

35m

This lightened up whole wheat fettuccine alfredo recipe uses cauliflower to create a creamy, flavorful sauce that's lower in calories and higher in nutrients. Tossed with whole wheat fettuccine, bacon, peas, and optional Parmesan, it's a delicious and healthier twist on a classic comfort food favorite.

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Servings: 8

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6 cups cauliflower florets

1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 lb. DeLallo whole wheat fettuccine (reserve cooking water)

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)

1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas

parsley, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and/or a dash of nutmeg for topping

Nutrition Facts

Calories

473kcal

23%
Fat

20g

1%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

52g

2%
Fiber

9g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

22g

1%
Cholesterol

43mg

2%
Sodium

1,233mg

61%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lightened Up Whole Wheat Fettuccine Alfredo

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Lightened Up Whole Wheat Fettuccine Alfredo

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For The Sauce

For The Fettuccine

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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