Herbed Alfredo Sauce over Linguine

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked linguine or 2 packages (9 oz each) refrigerated linguine
  • 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (1 small)
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions (about 5 medium)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; return to Dutch oven and cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper, onions, parsley and flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk until well blended. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce is bubbly and thickened.
  • 3
    Remove skillet from heat. Stir in basil, oregano and salt. Pour sauce over linguine; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

  • Linguine are long, narrow, flat noodles and are perfect with this creamy sauce. However, if you prefer, you could substitute spaghetti or angel hair pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
640mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
78g
26%
Dietary Fiber
5g
19%
Sugars
18g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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