--- title: Meatless Lenten Recipe - Fetuccine Alfredo description: Meatless Lenten Recipe - Fetuccine Alfredo --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/03/06/meatless-lenten-recipe-fetuccine-alfredo#) # Meatless Lenten Recipe - Fetuccine Alfredo Mar 6, 2010 5:00:04 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) *[![fettuccinni](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fettuccinni-225x300.jpg?width=225&height=300&name=fettuccinni-225x300.jpg "fettuccinni")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/fettuccinni.jpg)Today's recipe is shared by Patrick Denny of the wonderful [Verbum Domini podcast](http://sqpn.com/category/prayer-and-spirituality/verbum-domini/).  Patrick shares, "This is my FAVORITE low calorie (and meatless) recipe.  Believe it or not, it tastes fantastic.  Just don't cook it down too "dry". I like to leave it a bit wet as the moisture will disappear much faster than a standard alfredo sauce.  Perhaps add a bit more milk?"* **Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe** *(From Cooking Light)* 1 Tablespoon Margarine 2 small cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour 1-1/3 cups skim milk 2 Tablespoons light cream cheese 1-1/4 cups (2-1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese, divided 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine, cooked without salt or fat 2 teaspoons chopped parsley Fresh ground pepper Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.  Stir in flour.  Gradually add milk, stirring with a wire wisk until blended; cook 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly (but not too thick), stirring constantly.  Stir in cream cheese, cook 2 minutes. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until it melts.  Pour over hot cooked fettuccine; toss well to coat.  Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and pepper. 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