Reduced Fat Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients

White Sauce

• 2 tablespoons low-fat margarine (like Smart Balance for cooking)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/4 cups carnation low-fat evaporated milk
• salt
• pepper
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 20-36 frozen pre-cooked shrimp, 5 per person
• 3/4-1 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb fettuccine pasta

Directions

1. 1

   Make a Bechamel Sauce by melting the margarine in a pan, adding the flour and making a smooth mixture.

2. 2

   Slowly add the milk and stir constantly with a whisk until well blended and of the thickness you desire.

3. 3

   Add as much Parmesan cheese as you like, we thought 3/4 Cup was enough and let it melt and blend with the Bechamel Sauce.

4. 4

   Defrost the shrimp in cold water, remove the tail if necessary, and add to the Alfredo Sauce until heated.

5. 5

   Do not over cook as the shrimp with toughen.

6. 6

   Cook the pasta as directed on the package, mix the pasta and Alfredo Sauce and serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.