Do you love pasta Alfredo but try to avoid ordering it as it's full of calories, cream and butter? We have some good news for you – you can make a lighter version easily at home.
The secret to this version is substituting the cream with a combination of milk and soft cheese. That's why this dish has 18g of fat (which is good for Alfredo), but keeps its creamy consistency. With 40g of protein, this pasta dish is a proper lunch that will fill you up for longer, without making you feel heavy. 🍝
Nutrition (1 serving)
- 613 kcal
- 69 g carbohydrates
- 18 g fats
- 43 g protein
Per 3 portions
- 250 g chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- pepper
- salt
- 500 ml milk
- 80 g cream cheese
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 20 g parmesan
- parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- salt
- 250 g tagliatelle
Instructions
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Using ghee, fry the chicken slices. Season with salt, pepper and garlic granules.
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Add chicken stock, milk, soft cheese, grated Parmesan, more garlic and salt.
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Add the dry tagliatelle pasta and cook for 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the pasta is cooked.
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Add some parsley and you're good to go.
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Enjoy!
