Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mediterranean food. Try making Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo at home. This recipe makes 1 servings with 433 calories, 16g of protein, and 21g of fat each. For 88 cents per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 78 people have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. If you have cream cheese, parmesan cheese, half n half cream, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a main course. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 48%, which is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked Solo Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Fettuccine Alfredo for Two.
Servings: 1
Preparation duration: 5 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
2 ounces uncooked fettuccine
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Equipment:
microwave
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt if desired and pepper. Drain fettuccine; toss with sauce. Yield: 1 serving. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave. Originally published as Microwave Fettuccine Alfredo in Cooking for 2Spring 2005, p57 Nutritional Facts 1 serving (prepared with fat-free half-and-half and reduced-fat cream cheese) equals 368 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes; stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir in salt if desired and pepper.
2. Drain fettuccine; toss with sauce.
Nutrition Information:
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