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Pasta Alfredo

11
Points® value
Total Time
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Cream, Parmesan, bacon … no wonder Pasta Alfredo is such a favoured dish. By making simple substitutions we've transformed this dish!

Ingredients

Uncooked linguini

5 oz

Cooked Canadian-style bacon

1½ oz, chopped

Onion

1 small, red, finely chopped

Garlic

2 clove(s), large, crushed

Vegetable broth

6 tbsp(s)

Fat free evaporated milk

½ cup(s)

Cornstarch

1 tsp(s)

Mineral water

1 tbsp(s)

Grated Parmesan cheese

¾ oz

Chives

2 tbsp(s), chopped

Black pepper

pinch(es), or to taste

Instructions

  1. Add pasta to large pot of boiling water; cook, uncovered, until tender, drain.
  2. Return pan to heat; cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion is soft. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stir in combined cornstarch and water. Simmer, uncovered, until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Just before serving add pasta and cheese to sauce. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
  4. Serve pasta topped with bacon, sprinkle with chives and pepper. Serve this dish with a large garden salad on the side.