Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Here's the Gluten-Free Fettuccine Alfredo recipe!
"Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good." -Alice May Brock, Owner of Alice's Restaurant
Keep in mind a serving of any pasta is two ounces. I prefer to use the best quality Parmesan cheese and grate it fresh. By using the best quality ingredients you don't need as much to get maximum flavor. By reducing the amount of fat in a recipe there's less risk of provoking GERD symptoms.
The garlic is a partial reflux trigger, but using roasted garlic may help you to eat foods with that great garlic flavor and not have heartburn.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 2 ounces pasta with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied; leftovers are fair.
This recipe also requires making Roasted Garlic.
Here's the standard Fettuccine Alfredo recipe.
Serve with Parmesan Squash or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Healthy Caesar Salad or Roasted Beet and Fennel Salad or Yellow Squash and Onions or Zucchini Salad
1 tsp | extra virgin olive oil |
2 cloves | roasted garlic (minced) |
2 tsp | all purpose white flour |
3/4 cup | 2% milk (chilled) |
1 ounce | semi-soft goat cheese |
1 ounce | Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated) |
4 quarts | water |
4 ounces | whole wheat or gluten-free fettuccine |
1 Tbsp | parsley (minced) |
Heat the olive oil in a ten-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the roasted garlic. Cook very slowly and stir frequently. Do not allow the garlic to brown or it will become bitter.
Add the flour slowly and cook for about one minute. Stir continuously to blend the oil and flour. The mixture will be like coarse corn meal. Cook gently so the mixture doesn't brown.
Slowly add the cold milk whisking to keep the sauce from forming clumps. Blend in all of the milk until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken.
Add the goat cheese and whisk as it melts. When the sauce is smooth add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and whisk as it melts until the sauce is creamy. Reduce the heat to very low.
In a large pot heat the water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until just tender (about 12 - 15 minutes for dried pasta). Drain well and then add the pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle the minced parsley over the top and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 ounces pasta
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389 | Calories from Fat 107 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 12g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
Sodium 337mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrates 53g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 20% |
Sugars 5g | |
Protein 20g |
Vitamin A 7% | Vitamin C 11% |
Calcium 36% | Iron 16% |
Vitamin K 33 mcg | Potassium 354 mg |
Magnesium 107 mg |