Indulge in a healthier version of the classic Italian dish with Dr. Oz's Healthy Diet Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. This delightful dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring tender fettuccine pasta coated in a creamy and flavorful Alfredo sauce made with wholesome ingredients. The combination of almond milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs creates a rich and satisfying sauce that is both lighter and more nutritious than traditional Alfredo sauces. But that's not all, this article also offers two additional variations of this delectable recipe: a vegan version made with cashew cream and nutritional yeast, and a low-carb version using zucchini noodles and a cauliflower-based Alfredo sauce. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body with these healthier takes on the beloved Fettuccine Alfredo.
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DR. OZ HEALTHY DIET FETTUCCINE ALFREDO RECIPE BY DAVE LIEBERMAN
This is wonderful for someone like me that LOVES the creamy dishes. Alfredo sauce as we all know is not the healiest food to eat, and being that I love fetticuine alfredo I had to find an alternate way of making it. Plus with a hubby with lactose issues, I really missed having this dish. Thankfully I was watching the Dr. Oz show when I came home from work and saw them cook up this recipe. It doesn't taste bad at all for being considered a lower in fat type of dish.
Provided by ChrissyVas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the cauliflower for 20 minutes until it is soft. (steam or boil) I prefer to steam mine.
- Cook the shallots over medium heat until translucent (around 10 minutes). Add the chicken stock and continue to cook for another few minutes.
- Once the shallots and cauliflower has cooled, pop it into your blender and puree until it is perfectly silky and smooth. You don't want any chunks, because this is your alfredo sauce!
- Toss the alfredo sauce over your whole wheat pasta and add the parmesan cheese. Serve warm immediately. (You could also steam some broccoli and add to the pasta with some grilled chicken, yum.).
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, combine the heavy cream and butter in a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, whisking to combine. Whisk in the nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Keep warm over low heat.
- Add the pasta and cheese to the sauce. Increase the heat to medium and toss to coat, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Transfer the pasta to bowls and top with more parmesan.
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Giada De Laurentiis' take on Fettuccine Alfredo, from Everyday Italian on Food Network, gets added flavor from lemon and nutmeg.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Drain. Stir 2 cups of the cream and the lemon juice in a heavy large skillet to blend. Add the butter and cook over medium heat just until the butter melts, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the pasta and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cream, and Parmesan to the cream sauce in the skillet. Add the lemon zest, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Toss the pasta mixture over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
LOW-CAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
This lighter version of alfredo gives you all the creaminess of the original without loads of heavy cream and butter.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and cook until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute. Add in the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, whisking constantly, until just thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the Neufchâtel and parmesan cheese; whisk until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the sauce and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and gently toss to combine, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt. Divide among bowls and top with parmesan and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 48 milligrams, Sodium 734 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams
DAVE LIEBERMAN'S FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Steps:
- Steam the cauliflower for 20 minutes until very soft. In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat and cook the shallots until soft and translucent, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes longer. Set aside to cool.
- In a large blender, combine the cooked cauliflower and the shallot-chicken stock mixture and purée until silky smooth. Pour the puree into the sauce pan and heat over medium heat until steaming.
- Remove from the heat, toss in the cooked pasta and add the grated parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper and divide between 2 serving bowls. Top with more parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
DAIRY-FREE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cashews, boiling water, water, medium onion, nutritional yeast, garlic, dried rosemary, pepper, salt, lemon juice, fettuccine pasta, fresh parsley
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium heatproof bowl, pour the boiling water over cashews and let sit for 15 minutes, then drain.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, water, onion, nutritional yeast, garlic, rosemary, pepper, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Choose low-fat ingredients: Use low-fat milk, cream, and cheese to reduce the overall fat content of the dish.
- Use whole wheat pasta: Whole wheat pasta is a healthier choice than regular pasta because it is higher in fiber and nutrients.
- Add vegetables: Adding vegetables to your fettuccine Alfredo is a great way to increase the nutritional value and flavor of the dish. Try adding broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme can add a lot of flavor to your fettuccine Alfredo. Add them at the end of cooking for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Overcooked pasta is mushy and less flavorful. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for the best results.
Conclusion:
Dr. Oz's Healthy Diet Fettuccine Alfredo is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite pasta dish. By following the tips above, you can make this dish even healthier and more flavorful. So next time you're craving fettuccine Alfredo, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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