Low Fat Creamy Cheese and Vegetable Pasta
Indulge guilt-free in this **Low Fat Creamy Cheese and Vegetable Pasta**, a wholesome and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. Featuring nutrient-packed whole wheat pasta, vibrant zucchini, red bell pepper, and broccoli, this recipe is brought to life with a luscious, low-fat cream cheese sauce. Enhanced with silky skim milk, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and fragrant Italian seasoning, the sauce delicately coats the tender-crisp vegetables and pasta, creating a delightful balance of creamy and fresh flavors. Topped with wilted spinach and aromatic fresh basil, this 35-minute recipe provides a lighter take on comfort food without compromising on taste. Ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, this creamy vegetable pasta will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Whole wheat pasta
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 4 oz Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the zucchini, red bell pepper, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet still slightly crisp.
In a separate small saucepan, heat the skim milk over low heat. Gradually whisk in the low-fat cream cheese until smooth.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add the cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour over the creamy cheese sauce and toss to combine everything evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is heated through.
Serve the pasta garnished with the fresh basil leaves.
Enjoy your low-fat creamy cheese and vegetable pasta as a delicious, healthy main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1128 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 3393 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2074 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
