Light Fettuccine Alfredo

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

. fettuccine pasta (, uncooked)

1 1/2 tbsp

butter

1 1/2 tbsp

flour

1 1/4 cups

milk

2 tbsp

heavy cream

1 tsp

lemon juice

1/2 tsp

salt (, or to taste)

1/4 tsp

garlic powder (, to taste)

1 1/2 oz

. freshly (, finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp slightly packed))

2 oz

Neufchatel cheese ((aka 1/3 less fat cream cheese), diced into cubes)

freshly ground white or black pepper (, to taste)

chopped fresh parsley for garnish (, optional)

finely shredded Romano cheese or more Parmesan for serving (, optional (not added to calorie count))