Dinner for 4

Light Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Light Fettuccine Alfredo
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta; 1 1/2 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tbsp flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional); 1 1/2 oz finely shredded parmesan; 2 oz neufchatel cheese; freshly ground white or black pepper (optional); chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional); finely shredded romano cheese or more parmesan for serving (optional)

$3.84for 430 minServes 4

Fettuccine is coated in a light milk-based sauce with cream, Neufchâtel cheese, Parmesan, and lemon juice.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.75 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Milk$0.04/oz typical	11 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	1 oz	$0.23Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.84

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$0.96 per serving$3.84 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 1/2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 1/4 cups milk
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 1/2 oz finely shredded parmesan
2 oz neufchatel cheese
freshly ground white or black pepper (optional)
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
finely shredded romano cheese or more parmesan for serving (optional)

Steps

Boil a large pot of water and cook the fettuccine for 8 to 10 minutes until tender.
Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, then whisk in the flour for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and cream, then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Neufchâtel cheese, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet, and toss for 2 minutes until coated.
Sprinkle with parsley or extra cheese if using, then serve.