Lighthearted Fettuccine Alfredo

• 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
• 1/4 cup Low-fat milk
• 1/4 cup Egg substitute
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt -- or to taste
• 1/2 pound Fettuccine
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil or parsley -- chopped

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Reserve keeping warm.
In blender or processor, process cottage cheese til very smooth. Add the parmesan cheese, egg substitute, garlic, nutmeg, pepper and salt.
Process until very smooth. Add to hot pasta over medium heat. Cook 1 min., stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and coated the pasta.
Add the basil or parsley and blend.
Source: Hagerstown Herald-Mail; Hagerstown, MD