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Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked whole wheat fettuccine
- 2 cups fat-free half and half
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
- Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 oz (1/3-less-fat) cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese blend
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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