• 3/4 lb. linguine
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional), or to taste
• 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 2 Tbs. parsley, chopped

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Combine cream, garlic, Parmesan, salt and pepper to taste in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Pour cheese sauce over pasta. Add butter and parsley and toss.

Per serving: calories 786, fat 24.5g, 28% calories from fat, cholesterol 76mg, protein 24.3g, carbohydrates 115.4g, fiber 3.7g, sugar 4.4g, sodium 199mg, diet points 17.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.1, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 7.6, Lean meat: 0.5, Fat: 4.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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