Guiltless Fettuccini Alfredo

Guiltless Fettuccini Alfredo

Do you love the taste of Fettuccine Alfredo, but are terrified to order it at a restaurant because you’ve heard how high in calories it is? Sadly the rumors are true.  One very popular Italian restaurant chain reports their dinner sized portion of Fettuccini Alfredo contains 1,220 calories!  YIKES!! That’s the total amount of calories I consume in an entire day!

So, arming myself with that information and knowing how much my daughter loves ordering it when we eat out, I set my mind to creating a healthier, less guilty version, yet still maintaining the thick creamy sauce everyone loves.  When I tested my final recipe out on my toughest critics, my family, they gave me an enthusiastic “two-thumbs up”.

And the best part, this recipe is only 350 calories per serving!  Yep.  This one’s a keeper.

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