Seafood Fettuccine

Dish Description
This is a basic alfredo sauce, but with less fat and calories than most. Use your favorite seafood or chicken – both work very well with this recipe.
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccine noodles
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound sea scallops
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

Directions
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Melt butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and scallops, stirring to combine, and cook 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Pour half-and-half, salt, and pepper into the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Do not boil. Gradually sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over seafood mixture and continue stirring another minute. Remove from heat.
  • Toss cooked pasta into the pan, coating thoroughly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese, and serve.