Roasted Red Pepper Alfredo

• fettuccine↗16 ounces
• Sauce
• silken tofu↗8 ounces
• part-skim ricotta cheese↗3⁄4 cup
• plain yogurt↗2 tablespoons
• garlic clove↗1 -2

  1 -2

• parmesan cheese↗4 tablespoons
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• white pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
• italian seasoning↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• whole roasted red peppers, canned↗4
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the fettuccine in salted water as per package directions.

2. 2

   Place sauce ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in order specified except for Italian seasoning.

3. 3

   Add 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend and secure 2-part lid.

4. 4

   Select VARIABLE speed #1 and gradually increase spped to #10; then to HIGH.

5. 5

   Allow the machine to run for 3 to 4 minutes or until heavy steam pours through the lid opening.

6. 6

   Adjust salt and pepper to suit personal taste.

7. 7

   Serve over freshly cooked fettucine, sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning blend.