Fettuccine Carbonara
By lovefree1980
Light cream cheese spread and Caesar dressing team up to make the flavourful sauce in this classic dish.
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Ingredients
- 220 g whole wheat fettuccine , uncooked
- 2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/4 cup Kraft Calorie-Wise Creamy Caesar Dressing
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- 1 cup skim milk
- 90 g ham steak , cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated Cheese
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 18mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese spread, dressing and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until well blended. Gradually stir in milk. Add ham; cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Drain pasta mixture; return to saucepan. Add cream cheese sauce; mix lightly. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with parsley and Parmesan.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve this dish with a crisp mixed green salad topped with your favourite Kraft Calorie-Wise Dressing.
MAKEOVER - HOW WE DID IT
We've taken a classic recipe and made it over be preparing it with Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread, Kraft Calorie-Wise Dressing, skim milk and Kraft 100% Parmesan Light Grated cheese instead of whipping cream, eggs and full-fat cheese. These changes will save 320 calories and 29 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat, per serving.
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