Fettuccine Alfredo
- 1 lb. dried fettuccine
- 2 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup nonfat ricotta
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.)
- 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground white pepper, or to taste
- Chopped chives for garnish
- In large pot, bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil.
- In blender or food processor, combine remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to top of double boiler or metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water.
- Heat sauce, stirring constantly, until mixture is heated through but not boiling.
- Remove top of double-boiler or bowl from heat.
- Add pasta to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Cook until just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain pasta in colander.
- Return pasta to pot and add sauce and reserved cooking water, tossing gently until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot.
dried fettuccine, egg whites, nonfat ricotta, ricotta, nonfat plain yogurt, freshly grated parmesan, salt, freshly ground white pepper, chives
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/fettuccine-alfredo/ (may not work)