light fettuccini alfredo
A light and creamy take on an Italian classic with subtle sweetness and spice!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 1 lb. of fettuccini noodles
- - honey
- - for the cream sauce:
- - 16 oz. cottage cheese
- - ½ cup grated romano or parmesan cheese
- - ¾ cup milk
- - 1 tablespoon sugar
- - ½ tsp. salt
- - ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- - 3 cloves garlic
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - for the base of the sauce:
- - 1 cup of fresh basil – chopped
- - zest and juice of 1 lemon
- - 3 cloves of garlic - chopped
- - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- - ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- - ¼ tsp. salt
- - ¼ tsp. black pepper
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 cup of chick peas – drained
How To Make light fettuccini alfredo
-
Step 1Heat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and seasoning; sauté on a low heat. Prepare the fettuccini as directed. In a food processor combine the ingredients for the creamy sauce and process. Add the chick peas to the pan and the ingredients from the food processor and the fettuccini and toss. Top each serving with a drizzle of Golden Blossom Honey, grated cheese and a dash of red pepper flakes.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Pasta
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Alfredo
Keyword:
#Cottage-cheese
Keyword:
#olive oil
Keyword:
#golden blossom honey
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes