Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo

Name: Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 g Fettuccine; 100 g Spaghetti; 300 g Low fat cottage cheese; 60 g Parmesan cheese; 240 g Low-fat milk; 50 g Egg; 1 g Nutmeg; 2 g Pepper; 5 g Parsley, fresh; 5 g Basil

Lightened Fettuccine Alfredo · ready in 22 min · 4 servings · 360 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Creamy and comforting without the heaviness, this lightened fettuccine Alfredo delivers silky pasta coated in a gently cheesy sauce with a hint of nutmeg and fresh herbs for brightness.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 360
Difficulty: easy

Italian Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

200 gFettuccine
100 gSpaghetti
300 gLow fat cottage cheese
60 gParmesan cheese
240 gLow-fat milk
50 gEgg
1 gNutmeg
2 gPepper
5 gParsley, fresh
5 gBasil

Equipment

food processor, stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, large pot, plates, saucepan, serving tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep and cook pasta
Gather a large pot, colander, and saucepan, then boil water and cook the fettuccine and spaghetti until tender but still firm, drain, and return the pasta to the saucepan. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta is flexible with a slight bite
Blend cottage cheese
Add the low fat cottage cheese to a food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy. · 2 min
What to look for: no visible curds remain
Make Alfredo sauce
Add Parmesan cheese, low-fat milk, egg, nutmeg, and pepper to the processor and blend until a smooth, pourable sauce forms. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce looks silky and uniform
Heat sauce with pasta
Pour the blended sauce over the hot pasta in the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles. · 1 min
When it is done: Egg is set when sauce steams gently and shows no raw or grainy appearance.
Add fresh herbs
Sprinkle the pasta evenly with fresh parsley and basil just before removing from the heat. · 1 min
What to look for: herbs look bright and fragrant
Serve pasta
Twirl the lightened fettuccine Alfredo onto warm plates and serve immediately while hot and creamy. · 1 min
What to look for: pasta is steaming

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	360
Protein	20 g
Carbohydrates	48 g
of which sugars	6 g
Fat	9 g
of which saturated	4 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: gluten, eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Fettuccine

whole wheat fettuccine: Adds fiber and a nuttier flavor.
gluten free pasta: Cook just until al dente to avoid mushiness.

Spaghetti

additional fettuccine: Use one pasta shape for uniform texture.

Low fat cottage cheese

ricotta cheese: Creates a slightly richer sauce.
silken tofu: Blend thoroughly for smoothness.

Parmesan cheese

grana padano: A slightly milder aged cheese.

Low-fat milk

unsweetened almond milk: Choose unflavored for best result.

Egg

egg white: Reduces fat but keeps structure.