Fettuccine Alfredo With Bacon

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Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Treat yourself tonight! Indulge in this lightened version of the rich Italian pasta dish.
Yield:
4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
Total time: 20 Minutes

Recipe Time
Total: 20 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Calories 339
Fat 11.7 g
Satfat 5 g
Monofat 3.8 g
Polyfat 0.7 g
Protein 17.3 g
Carbohydrate 38.4 g
Fiber 2 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Iron 0.5 mg
Sodium 833 mg
Calcium 291 mg

Ingredients
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated fresh fettuccine

2 slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped


1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a
bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or
until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Add garlic to
drippings in pan; saut 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle flour over garlic; cook 30 seconds,
stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until bubbly and
slightly thick, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese
melts. Stir in salt and reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Add hot pasta to pan; toss well to
combine. Sprinkle with bacon, parsley, and pepper.

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