Pasta Alfredo
11
Points®
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
⅛ 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.
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