Is there such a thing as LC Fettucini Alfredo?

Blondie302 · 05-29-2009, 07:13 PM

I made some tonight....Hamburger Helper kind, not scratch...lol. It smelled SO good. Is there a LC way to make this? I thought about just making it a normal.....but not adding in the pasta (just have the chicken and the sauce) but I couldnt find any info on how many carbs were in the sauce alone.

I LOVE Fettucini ALfredo and would really like to be able to have the flavor from time to time.

I have been searching for some type of "casserolie" dish to make that is very low carb....preferably with chicken and a sauce (cheese or whatever) but I need an additional 'filler' in there I think. I thought about using the Fetta sauce on the chicken and then using chopped celery as a filler for a casserole.

Monkee · 05-29-2009, 07:16 PM

I just use zucchini as my fettuccini in fet alfredo. I use my peeler to cut it into long pieces. It's tasty. I love it.

I usually just buy bottled alfredo sauce, but you can also make your own. Its pretty low carb.

Monkee · 05-29-2009, 07:22 PM

From the Food Network:

Alfredo Sauce:

* 1 pint heavy cream
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
* Freshly cracked black pepper
* Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

To prepare alfredo sauce: Heat heavy cream over low-medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add butter and whisk gently to melt. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. In a large stockpot, cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan, gently toss the noodles to coat in the alfredo. Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl. Top with more grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

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In the past when I've made alfredo sauce, I've also added in a bit of cream cheese. It really helps make it yummier.

Josh-LCC · 05-29-2009, 07:40 PM

Well-

You can always try Shiritaki noodles. I think they are made from soy flour and tofu, and they are definitely low carb.

They come in a package with some kind of brine, which you drain off. Then you have to thoroughly rinse them, and then parboil them or nuke them to get rid of the "authentic" aroma.

If you can get past the texture (a little spongy), they are a very good substitute for noodles. I've made alfredo with them

Here is a link to the brand I tried: Hungry Girl

HaleyRoo · 05-29-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NurseMonkee

I just use zucchini as my fettuccini in fet alfredo. I use my peeler to cut it into long pieces. It's tasty. I love it.

I usually just buy bottled alfredo sauce, but you can also make your own. Its pretty low carb.

I've seen a few people on here talking about zucchini/spaghetti squash in place of pasta. How exactly do you prepare it to be pasta-y?

DaffodilSoup · 05-29-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HaleyRoo

I've seen a few people on here talking about zucchini/spaghetti squash in place of pasta. How exactly do you prepare it to be pasta-y?

With zucchini, people usually julienne it or create long, flat pieces with a vegetable peeler. With spaghetti squash, it comes out in long spaghetti-like strands after you cook it! They're both very tasty!

HaleyRoo · 05-29-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada_Bound

With zucchini, people usually julienne it or create long, flat pieces with a vegetable peeler. With spaghetti squash, it comes out in long spaghetti-like strands after you cook it! They're both very tasty!

Okay. How/how long do you cook it?

Mushy2008 · 05-29-2009, 08:08 PM

This stuff is delicious, try this.
YouTube - Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Chicken Alfredo

DaffodilSoup · 05-29-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HaleyRoo

Okay. How/how long do you cook it?

For which method? The spaghetti squash can be roasted in the oven, but I usually put half the squash in a microwave safe dish with a few tablespoons of water and bake it for about ten minutes.

HaleyRoo · 05-29-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada_Bound

For which method? The spaghetti squash can be roasted in the oven, but I usually put half the squash in a microwave safe dish with a few tablespoons of water and bake it for about ten minutes.

How delightfully simple! Thank you!

DaffodilSoup · 05-29-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HaleyRoo

How delightfully simple! Thank you!

Not a problem! If you're in a hurry or just want a little change, the spaghetti squash tastes great with just a little butter and parmesan.

Happy Eating!

penguinpower · 05-29-2009, 08:40 PM

I use a gadget called a Spirooli--it cuts zucchini (and other veggies) into angel-hair-like long strands. Saute for a few minutes with garlic and oil and it twirls just like pasta! I like to mix in some shiratake or miracle noodles with the zucchini angel hair for a substantial meal. The spirooli has several different blades to make different types of veggie garnishes--it's really terrific. There are plastic ones available at various places online in the $30-$40 range. There's also a more substantial spiral slicer called a Benreiner in the $75+ range--I bought the cheaper one just in case I didn't like it and figured I'd upgrade to the Benreiner someday, but my plastic Spirooli is still going strong after two or three years of steady use.

Blondie302 · 05-29-2009, 08:56 PM

WOW! These are some great suggestions!! I know what Im having for dinner tomorrow!! A HUGE thanks to you all!!

MichelleATL · 05-29-2009, 09:00 PM

I just buy Ragu Alfredo Sauce in the jar, cook up some chicken strips, add broccoli and pour the alfredo sauce over the top and serve. It tastes just like the real thing and I never miss the pasta. Quick and easy meal and the whole family loves it!

spacegoddess67 · 05-29-2009, 09:51 PM

I use Dreamfields Pasta. Use per serving quantities only. Everyone seems to not be sure of this pasta, but I have lost 20 lbs on it! I love it and don't know what I would do without it. I even make low carb speghetti and shrimp alfredo, ect....gotta love it!

LisaLisaLisa · 05-30-2009, 05:27 AM

I make the chicken alfredo recipe (minus the spinach) in the recipe room. I make roasted green beans or cauliflower to accomany it and to have something else to smother in all the delicious alfredo sauce.

Blood Sugar 101 · 05-30-2009, 05:30 AM

You can also put the alfredo sauce over steamed cabbage. Slice thin and break into strips, then steam it.

Local restaurants in our area make "Crazy Alfredo" which is alfredo sauce with slices of sausage, chicken breast, backon, and red pepper stirred in.

You can also make it buffalo chicken style, adding cooked chicken breast coated in Franks buffalo hot sauce.

GME · 05-30-2009, 08:06 AM

I pour alfredo sauce over chicken and broccoli.

I like marinara with meat over steamed shredded cabbage.

DEEDLYNN · 05-30-2009, 09:03 AM

I'm a huge fan of spaghetti squash. Quick. Easy. and even DBF loves it. I was never much of a pasta person....it just makes me feel miserable. But I love the sauces.

Monkee · 05-30-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canada_Bound

Not a problem! If you're in a hurry or just want a little change, the spaghetti squash tastes great with just a little butter and parmesan.

Happy Eating!

I love spaghetti squash the same way, with just a little butter, herbs, parm. Yummy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blood Sugar 101

You can also put the alfredo sauce over steamed cabbage. Slice thin and break into strips, then steam it.

Local restaurants in our area make "Crazy Alfredo" which is alfredo sauce with slices of sausage, chicken breast, backon, and red pepper stirred in.

You can also make it buffalo chicken style, adding cooked chicken breast coated in Franks buffalo hot sauce.

That sounds amazing.

cindy_cfids · 05-30-2009, 11:45 AM

For most any recipe that calls for pasta, I have good luck substituting cabbage. It's not strong enough to really identify (kind of like pasta). I sub broccoli for potato, lettuce for bread, cabbage for pasta, cauliflower for rice - works for me!

thisisrightnow · 05-30-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MichelleATL

I just buy Ragu Alfredo Sauce in the jar, cook up some chicken strips, add broccoli and pour the alfredo sauce over the top and serve. It tastes just like the real thing and I never miss the pasta. Quick and easy meal and the whole family loves it!

That just made my mouth water so bad. I also used to buy the Ragu Alfredo sauce and it was yummy. I also loved the cheesy alfredo sauce. That was THE stuff.

mamagiff · 05-30-2009, 02:23 PM

I made homemade Alfredo sauce the other night for the first time and I loved it! I'll still use the jar sauce for some things but the homemade with chicken and spaghetti squash was fantastic!

RealFoodLiving · 05-30-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mamagiff

I made homemade Alfredo sauce the other night for the first time and I loved it! I'll still use the jar sauce for some things but the homemade with chicken and spaghetti squash was fantastic!

Would you please share your homemade Alfredo recipe? THNX!

05-29-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
Blondie302 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here but not there Posts: 481 Gallery: Blondie302 Stats: 305/254.4/180 WOE: LC - 20 grams per day Start Date: March 6th, 2012	Is there such a thing as LC Fettucini Alfredo? I made some tonight....Hamburger Helper kind, not scratch...lol. It smelled SO good. Is there a LC way to make this? I thought about just making it a normal.....but not adding in the pasta (just have the chicken and the sauce) but I couldnt find any info on how many carbs were in the sauce alone. I LOVE Fettucini ALfredo and would really like to be able to have the flavor from time to time. I have been searching for some type of "casserolie" dish to make that is very low carb....preferably with chicken and a sauce (cheese or whatever) but I need an additional 'filler' in there I think. I thought about using the Fetta sauce on the chicken and then using chopped celery as a filler for a casserole. __________________ My highest weight was 315 lbs in February 2009, when I began to do LC. I began strict LC on April 6th 2009. On Sept. 05, 2009 I weighed in at 267 lbs - my lowest in 9 years. I have now slipped and put some weight back on.....so here I go....once again. Update: In sticking with it, I finally dropped below my Sept 5th, 2009 weight of 267 lbs on Sept 3rd, 2012. Almost 3 years to the day I'm finally back to 265 and nothing is going to stand in my way this time. I feel better than ever!

05-29-2009, 07:22 PM	#3
Monkee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monkeeville USA Posts: 6,267 Gallery: Monkee Stats: Total Loss: -142 lbs WOE: The Monkee Way :) Start Date: Summer 08	From the Food Network: Alfredo Sauce: * 1 pint heavy cream * 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano * Freshly cracked black pepper * Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish To prepare alfredo sauce: Heat heavy cream over low-medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add butter and whisk gently to melt. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to incorporate. Season with freshly cracked black pepper. In a large stockpot, cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Quickly drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan, gently toss the noodles to coat in the alfredo. Transfer pasta to a warm serving bowl. Top with more grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately. ------ In the past when I've made alfredo sauce, I've also added in a bit of cream cheese. It really helps make it yummier. __________________ MONKEE "The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win." - R.Bannister

05-29-2009, 09:51 PM	#15
spacegoddess67 Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 10 Gallery: spacegoddess67 Stats: 164/142/128 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 08 May 2009	MMMmmmm I use Dreamfields Pasta. Use per serving quantities only. Everyone seems to not be sure of this pasta, but I have lost 20 lbs on it! I love it and don't know what I would do without it. I even make low carb speghetti and shrimp alfredo, ect....gotta love it!

05-30-2009, 05:30 AM	#17
Blood Sugar 101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 2,895 Gallery: Blood Sugar 101 Stats: 1998-2009 170/142/145---2010 138/142/138 WOE: 80-100g per day. Metformin (no more prandin!) Start Date: First LC diet 1998, goal 2003, continual vigilance	You can also put the alfredo sauce over steamed cabbage. Slice thin and break into strips, then steam it. Local restaurants in our area make "Crazy Alfredo" which is alfredo sauce with slices of sausage, chicken breast, backon, and red pepper stirred in. You can also make it buffalo chicken style, adding cooked chicken breast coated in Franks buffalo hot sauce. Last edited by Blood Sugar 101; 05-30-2009 at 05:32 AM..

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05-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
Monkee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Monkeeville USA Posts: 6,267 Gallery: Monkee Stats: Total Loss: -142 lbs WOE: The Monkee Way :) Start Date: Summer 08	I just use zucchini as my fettuccini in fet alfredo. I use my peeler to cut it into long pieces. It's tasty. I love it. I usually just buy bottled alfredo sauce, but you can also make your own. Its pretty low carb.

05-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Josh-LCC Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 12 Gallery: Josh-LCC Stats: 390/248/???/190 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2003	Well- You can always try Shiritaki noodles. I think they are made from soy flour and tofu, and they are definitely low carb. They come in a package with some kind of brine, which you drain off. Then you have to thoroughly rinse them, and then parboil them or nuke them to get rid of the "authentic" aroma. If you can get past the texture (a little spongy), they are a very good substitute for noodles. I've made alfredo with them Here is a link to the brand I tried: Hungry Girl

05-29-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Mushy2008 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 668 Gallery: Mushy2008	This stuff is delicious, try this. YouTube - Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Chicken Alfredo

05-29-2009, 08:40 PM	#12
penguinpower Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 522 Gallery: penguinpower Stats: 208/190/135 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Restart 12/10/12	I use a gadget called a Spirooli--it cuts zucchini (and other veggies) into angel-hair-like long strands. Saute for a few minutes with garlic and oil and it twirls just like pasta! I like to mix in some shiratake or miracle noodles with the zucchini angel hair for a substantial meal. The spirooli has several different blades to make different types of veggie garnishes--it's really terrific. There are plastic ones available at various places online in the $30-$40 range. There's also a more substantial spiral slicer called a Benreiner in the $75+ range--I bought the cheaper one just in case I didn't like it and figured I'd upgrade to the Benreiner someday, but my plastic Spirooli is still going strong after two or three years of steady use.

05-29-2009, 08:56 PM	#13
Blondie302 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Here but not there Posts: 481 Gallery: Blondie302 Stats: 305/254.4/180 WOE: LC - 20 grams per day Start Date: March 6th, 2012	WOW! These are some great suggestions!! I know what Im having for dinner tomorrow!! A HUGE thanks to you all!!

05-29-2009, 09:00 PM	#14
MichelleATL Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Ga. Posts: 226 Gallery: MichelleATL Stats: 317/303/185 WOE: LOW CARB Start Date: Restart: Sept. 19, 11	I just buy Ragu Alfredo Sauce in the jar, cook up some chicken strips, add broccoli and pour the alfredo sauce over the top and serve. It tastes just like the real thing and I never miss the pasta. Quick and easy meal and the whole family loves it!

05-30-2009, 05:27 AM	#16
LisaLisaLisa Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 185 Gallery: LisaLisaLisa	I make the chicken alfredo recipe (minus the spinach) in the recipe room. I make roasted green beans or cauliflower to accomany it and to have something else to smother in all the delicious alfredo sauce.

05-30-2009, 08:06 AM	#18
GME Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Coast Posts: 6,594 Gallery: GME Stats: 250/175/175 And again...223/208.4/146 5'7 WOE: Misc. Start Date: April 2000 (the first time)	I pour alfredo sauce over chicken and broccoli. I like marinara with meat over steamed shredded cabbage.

05-30-2009, 09:03 AM	#19
DEEDLYNN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,761 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	I'm a huge fan of spaghetti squash. Quick. Easy. and even DBF loves it. I was never much of a pasta person....it just makes me feel miserable. But I love the sauces.

05-30-2009, 11:45 AM	#21
cindy_cfids Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 363 Gallery: cindy_cfids Stats: ???/day45=265/188/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 4, 2004	For most any recipe that calls for pasta, I have good luck substituting cabbage. It's not strong enough to really identify (kind of like pasta). I sub broccoli for potato, lettuce for bread, cabbage for pasta, cauliflower for rice - works for me!

05-30-2009, 02:23 PM	#23
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 56,050 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: general low carb	I made homemade Alfredo sauce the other night for the first time and I loved it! I'll still use the jar sauce for some things but the homemade with chicken and spaghetti squash was fantastic!