Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo

Boy do I have a treat for y’all on this fine Friday morning!

But first off I am currently trying to defrost from being out in 9 degree weather.  To be honest, I used to love the colder months, but lately I cannot wait for Spring and Summer to be here.

As I mentioned, I tried  {thanks to the bloggers of Gimme Some Oven} the most yummy Skinny Fettuccine Alfredo.  I have been looking for a “healthier” alfredo sauce to make for awhile.  {warning: my photos do not look nearly as good as Gimme Some Oven}.  Thank you iPhone!

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces fettuccine {or any pasta shape}
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• Garlic
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup low-fat milk (I used 1%)
• 3/4 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• (optional topping: chopped fresh parsley)

• Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.  Add garlic and saute until it smells delish.  Be careful to not let it burn.
• Sprinkle in flour.  I found it best to use a whisk.  Stir for an additional minute.
• Slowly add in the chicken broth, whisking to combine until smooth.  Believe it or not, everything will eventually combine together.
• Whisk in milk and let it sit until it simmers.  Let it cook until thickened and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
• Add in salt, pepper and parlsey and toss in pasta to combine.

And there you have it.

I am also thinking this would by yummy over chicken.

Cheers to having a wonderful weekend!