Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
- 8 oz evaporated milk
- ¾ cup light ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 pound fettucine or linguini cooked
Option #1
- 1 ½ lbs peeled and deveined shrimp
Option #2
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and then the garlic. Sauté for 10-20 second, or until the garlic is fragrant
- Add the evaporated milk, and bring it to a simmer. Whisk in the ricotta, then add the parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Option #1
- Before you make the sauce, sauté 1 ½ pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp. After you’ve made the Alfredo Sauce, add the shrimp, and any juices from the pan, to the Alfredo
Option #2
- Before you make the sauce, sauté 8 oz of sliced mushrooms, and set this aside. After you’ve made the Alfredo Sauce, add the mushrooms, and any liquid in the mushroom pan, to the Alfredo
Notes
Serve over cooked fettuccini, or your choice of pasta Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Alfredo Sauce with Shrimp or Mushrooms
Amount per Serving
Calories
804
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
390
mg
130
%
Sodium
456
mg
20
%
Potassium
1178
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
96
g
32
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
64
g
128
%
Vitamin A
520
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
526
mg
53
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.