Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo

This one's a favorite that I've had for several years now.  It's good just as the pasta alone, or I've added chicken, broccoli, or here, shrimp (I just tossed some frozen cooked shrimp in with the pasta while is was boiling).

8 oz fettuccine, uncooked

1 1/4 c fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 tsp flour

1/3 c light cream cheese

3 T grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/8 tsp pepper

1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional)

2 T fresh chopped parsley

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, combine broth and flour in medium saucepan.  Stir in cream cheese, 2 T of Parmesan, nutmeg, pepper, and garlic powder.  Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk until mixture boils and thickens.

Drain pasta.  Toss with sauce.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

4 servings