Greek Yogurt Fettuccini Alfredo

Greek Yogurt Fettuccini Alfredo

Replace the butter with Greek yogurt and you have a healthy, easy-to-make main course suitable for a low-fiber diet. If you’re having difficulties swallowing, use a finer pasta such as pastina or elbow macaroni in place of the fettuccini.

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 pound fettuccini
1½ cups whole-milk Greek yogurt
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Boil pasta in salted water per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid, then drain.
Whisk together yogurt, ½ cup Parmesan, garlic, and parsley. Slowly whisk in cooking liquid a little bit at a time. Add pepper. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to combine.
Top with more Parmesan to taste and serve immediately. Pasta should register 145 degrees Fahrenheit or higher using an instant-thermometer placed in the middle of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories

170 calories

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

6g

Fiber

1g

Protein

8g

Saturated Fat

4.5g

Sodium

460mg

Sugar

2g