Fettucini Alfredo with Parsley
From: Louise, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Maybe this is the genuine Italian recipe....
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 tablespoon [15 g] margarine
  • 2 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon [8.75 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups [330 mL] milk
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] light cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 ounces [75 g] freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided [1 1/4 cups / 310 mL]
  • 4 cups [1 L] still hot boiled into salted water until 'al dente' then drained fettucini noodles
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Melt margarine into a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Slowly whisk in milk until blended; cook stirring for approximately 8 minutes, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add cream cheese stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup [225 g] of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, strirring until completely melted.
  • Pour all over hot drained fettuccine noodles; toss to coat well.
  • Serve sprinkled all over with remaining freshly grated Parmesan cheese, freshly chopped parsley and freshly ground pepper.