Dinner for 4

Light Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Light Fettuccine Alfredo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional); 1 1/2 oz finely shredded parmesan; 2 oz neufchatel cheese; freshly ground white or black pepper (optional); chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional); finely shredded romano cheese or more parmesan for serving (optional)

$3.78for 430 minServes 4

Fettuccine is coated in a light milk-based sauce with cream, Neufchâtel cheese, Parmesan, and lemon juice.

Light Fettuccine Alfredo with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Butter, 0.75 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 11 oz$0.04/oz typical	11 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Heavy cream, 1 oz$0.22/oz typical	1 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Swiss, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.78

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$0.94 per serving$3.78 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 1/2 oz finely shredded parmesan
2 oz neufchatel cheese
freshly ground white or black pepper (optional)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
finely shredded romano cheese or more parmesan for serving (optional)

Steps

Boil a large pot of water and cook the fettuccine for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then whisk in the flour for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and cream, then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Neufchâtel cheese, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet, and toss for 2 minutes until coated.
Sprinkle with parsley or extra cheese if using, then serve.