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Wow! This was awesome! Mine wasn't as low fat as the recipe though - I used whole milk (because that's what I had) and reduced fat cream cheese instead of fat free. I left out the red pepper b\/c my DH doesn't like them. Next time I make it I might sub in sundried tomatoes for the red pepper. I would definately serve this to company.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"05\/17\/2010 17:44","GUID":"793cebfcb6d74ed587fbd8a1b1717b4c","MemberId":1712085,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mjlouk","SubmittedDate":"05\/17\/2010 17:44"},{"Comment":"
My family loved this recipe and the bacon is what they thought made the whole meal.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2010 16:25","GUID":"9C9611B5D1E0383CC8D74599E7D58620","MemberId":30585,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mybell","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2010 16:25"},{"Comment":"
My family wasn't crazy about the flavor of the sauce and thought it was \"too heavy\" even for a rich alredo sauce. Loved having the bacon in it--then cooking in the drippings but I'm going to have to work on lightening the sauce up before I serve it again.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"01\/28\/2010 13:18","GUID":"0552084493184CA587CA2496D56A083B","MemberId":1190332,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"ColleenaG","SubmittedDate":"01\/28\/2010 13:18"},{"Comment":"
This recipe made a nice dinner. It is very adaptaple to whatever else you would like to add. I had some leftover brocolli that I threw in. I never did add the mozzeralla cheese, but it was fine without. Very creamy and filling. Husband recommended adding shrimp next time.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/26\/2010 18:17","GUID":"A53E58D2C0B346E69DAF19761A7B643F","MemberId":835679,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"janetjordan","SubmittedDate":"01\/26\/2010 18:17"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Rich Fettuccine Alfredo"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n