My Less Fattening Shrimp Alfredo I Made It

My Less Fattening Shrimp Alfredo

pointsevenout 8 years ago

Recipe by Justjakesmom: My Less Fattening Shrimp Alfredo
A very nice tasting Alfredo even though it's less-fattening.
I used a full package, 16oz, of Angelhair pasta, due to my aversion of leaving partially opened containers out. Think I'm glad I did, because there was enough Alfredo sauce for the full pound.
No pic. It's exactly like the authors, 'cept double the pasta.

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

MMmmm...I haven't had an alfredo in a while and never had one with shrimp, only chicken. Sounds so good!

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

I've never had alfredo with anything but the pasta and sauce, but chicken and shrimp sound like good add-ins!

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

I am not familiar with Alfredo sauces at all (I don't eat white sauces) but is this really less fattening? A block of cream cheese? I guess I need to check out a real Alfredo.

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

OK, I just noticed - light cream cheese. I guess that must be it. :)

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mommyluvs2cook 8 years ago said:

I've seen some made with both heavy cream or milk AND cream cheese and some with just cream cheese only or heavy cream only. Either way, I think this one is lighter, especially not paired with the cream or milk? Not sure, just my opinion :)

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NadineM 8 years ago said:

Oh that looks so good. I agree with you Mommylvus2cook with the use of the light cream cheese and broth instead of milk or cream would make it lighter.

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

Reading this reminded me that I had not posted my Fettuccini Alfredo recipe, so here it is: Fettuccini Alfredo

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frankieanne 8 years ago said:

Ohhhh., heavy cream. I get it now. :)

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NPMarie 8 years ago said:

I like your recipe Bakerme..it reminds me of the original Alfredo recipe except you add a little milk to yours:) http://memoriediangelina.com/2013/05/19/fettuccine-alfredo/#.VuAtxaT2bIV I have made this recipe and it's so basic but so good. I have never used cream cheese in Alfredo, but I guess it would make the sauce quite a bit creamier... There are so many Alfredo recipes out there, so guess we need to try them all:-D

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bakerme 8 years ago said:

Thanks for checking it out, Marie. I forgot to say that since my husband developed a lactose intolerance several years ago, we make it with Lactaid lactose-free milk and it works just fine.

I saved the recipe you posted and will try it to see how the two compare. We like something like that for a quick dinner when we're not really in the mood to cook.

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