A new view to eating PASTA! I do love pasta dishes and have been looking for recipes that don't compromise taste but offer a healthier option. I haven't tried this one yet, but bought the ingredients this weekend. It sounds good so I'm sharing before trying:

Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
Prep time: 25 min.
Serves 4

1 T flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 c 1% milk
Whisk dry ingredients with 1/2 cup milk in medium sauce pan. Then whisk in remaining 1 cup milk. Bring to slow simmer, stirring over medium heat.

Stir in 3/4 c grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (about 3 oz) and 1 tsp. trans-free vegetable oil spread. Sauce will thicken in about 3-4 minutes. Then remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Prepare 6 oz. whole wheat fettuccine according to package directions. Add 4 cups bite-size broccoli florets and 1/3 cup peas (thawed) during last 5-7 minutes of pasta cook time. Drain.

Transfer pasta and vegetables to large service bowl and toss with cheese sauce. Garnish with 12 grape tomatoes (halved) and fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Nutritional Info per Serving: 304 cal, 19 g pro, 41 g carb, 8 g fiber, 7 g fat 3.5 g sat fat 18 mg chol, 449 mg sodium. This recipe offers 61% less calories, 167% more fiber, 88% less fat than the traditional recipe. I hope it's yummy!