Lighter Creamier Corn Pepper Fusilli Alfredo

A lighter, creamier corn pepper fusilli alfredo so that you can have your fill without the guilt! There are some real substitutions with whole wheat flour, skim milk and half the cheese making the sauce.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups Fusilli (uncooked Pasta)
• 4 Strips Bacon (, diced (Optional))
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 4 Cloves Garlic (, minced)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Whole wheat flour ((Atta))
• 3 cups Milk (Skim)
• 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (Mix)
• 1/2 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
• 1/2 cup Cheddar (shredded and/or Mozzarella)
• 1 cup Corn (Kernels)
• 1 cup Red Bell Peppers (diced)
• Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook pasta in boiling water as per package directions till al dente.
2. 2Cook bacon in a skillet till golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet, and wipe off the excess fat with a paper towel.
3. 3Heat butter and olive oil in the same skillet and add garlic. Saute for a minute and add whole wheat flour. Saute the whole wheat flour for about 30 seconds till it starts foaming and using a hand whisk, whisk in the milk till no lumps exist.
4. 4Bring the sauce to a quick boil while stirring continuously. Mix in the italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt and cheese.
5. 5Add the pasta, corn, pepper and bacon to the pan and mix well till all the alfredo sauce coats the pasta. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and switch off the flame. At this point, add a little milk if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.