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Fettuccine Alfredo #5 (Don't Be Afraid O) Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Fettuccine Alfredo #5 (Don't Be Afraid O)
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  Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fettuccine
  • 1 c. lowfat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 c. blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 c. basil leaves lightly packed
  • 1 lrg garlic clove chopped
  • 1 dsh salt
  • 1 dsh cayenne basil sprigs for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the fettuccine and cook till pasta is hard-tender, about 9 to 11 min. Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 c. of the pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, place the cheeses in a food processor and process till smooth.
  3. Add in basil leaves, garlic, salt and cayenne. Process again, just till combined.
  4. Add in pasta water to the cheese mix and process till smooth. Drain fettuccine and place in a warmed serving bowl. Toss with cheese mix, and garnish with basil sprigs. Serve at once.
  5. NOTES :This recipe is based on Alfredo recipe, but made with low-fat cheeses. Author says it's the fresh basil which really makes it taste so good and which the dish is very creamy.