Delicious Light Fettuccine Alfredo With Shrimp

Delicious and light, this Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp is a less dense version of the classic pasta dish! This dish is easy to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes for the perfect meal any night of the week.

Dress it up with some Parmesan and garlic for a savory and flavorful pasta dinner. You’ll love this delicious take on alfredo pasta without all of the extra calories!

🧂 Ingredients Needed

• fettucine - this is a great option for a nice creamy sauce, but you could also use something like spaghetti if you prefer.
• cream cheese wedges - I like the Laughing Cow brand. Their spreadable cheese wedges are perfectly savory and make a nice thick sauce.
• Parmesan cheese - gives your pasta a deliciously cheesy flavor!
• garlic powder - the only seasoning you need to infuse your pasta sauce with extra flavor.
• chicken broth - you could also use vegetable broth, but I like the richness that chicken broth adds.
• shrimp - I prefer to use fresh shrimp when I can, but you could also thaw some frozen shrimp.

🔪 Instructions

Cook Fettuccine

Boil a pot of water and cook your pasta to al dente according to the package directions.

Soften Cream Cheese

Place the cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Mix until smooth.

Finish Sauce

To the softened cream cheese, add the Parmesan, garlic powder, and broth.

Cook Shrimp

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes.

Add Sauce

To the cooked shrimp, add your low fat Alfredo sauce and cook until heated through.

Toss in Pasta

Add the cooked pasta to the pot and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.

❔ FAQs

📝 Expert Tips and Tricks

• I prefer to cook my pasta to al dente, but feel free to cook it a little softer if you prefer.
• Save some pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed, or add some extra broth.
• Top with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or some green onions.

⚙️ Substitutions and Variations

• Add more seasonings to the sauce like salt and pepper, paprika, or some red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
• To make this dish even more nutritious, toss in some steamed broccoli, spinach, or asparagus with the pasta.
• You can also use classic cream cheese instead of the Laughing Cow wedges if you can't find them.

🥡 Storage and Reheating

Store your leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. You can reheat it in the microwave for about a minute, then give it a stir and heat in 30-second increments until everything is heated through.

You can also transfer everything to a pot and heat over the stovetop. You may want to add some extra broth to prevent the pasta from drying out or burning.

I don't recommend freezing this dish--because the sauce is dairy based, the texture and flavor will be altered when you thaw it.

🍴 What To Serve With This Dish

Pair your shrimp fettucine and low fat Alfredo sauce with a delicious side dish like Homemade Parmesan Dill Biscuits or this unique Chipotle Lime Edamame. I also love to pair it with broccoli, whether it's something simple like Air Fryer Broccoli or a bowl of Garlic Butter Microwave Broccoli!

📋 Recipe Card

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Recipe Author: Kristin

This healthy fettuccine Alfredo dish includes perfectly cooked shrimp with tender pasta and a homemade low fat Alfredo sauce!

4.9 from 13 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 10 ounces fettuccine
• ▢ 8 wedges Laughing Cow Cream Cheese
• ▢ ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• ▢ 1 pound fresh shrimp (small)
• ▢ handful of parsley , chopped (optional)

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Instructions

 

• Cook pasta according to package directions, and set aside.
  10 ounces fettuccine
• Place the cream cheese wedges in a microwave-safe bowl, warm in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time and stir in between, until melted.
  8 wedges Laughing Cow Cream Cheese
• Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic, and broth, and mix until combined. Set aside.
  ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• Pour a little olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the shrimp and cook until almost done, about 3 minutes.
  1 pound fresh shrimp
• Add the sauce and stir, cooking about 1-2 more minutes until heated through.
• Add the pasta and toss to coat.
• Add the chopped parsley (if desired) and toss.
  handful of parsley

Notes

• You can substitute regular cream cheese for the Laughing Cow wedges, if you prefer.
• It's a good idea to reserve some of the pasta water to thin out the Alfredo sauce in case it becomes too thick. Alternatively, you could use some additional broth.
• Season with some salt and pepper if desired.
• Add a vegetable like steamed broccoli, asparagus, or spinach for extra nutrition.
• Sprinkle in some red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.

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Update Notes: This post was originally published in May 2014, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in May 2024.

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