Low Fat Pasta with Pesto and Cheese
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Low Fat Pasta with Pesto and Cheese, a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite. Featuring tender whole wheat pasta tossed in a creamy, nutrient-packed pesto made with fresh basil, baby spinach, low-fat Greek yogurt, garlic, and tangy lemon juice, this dish combines bold flavors with a light and wholesome touch. A sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts adds the perfect finishing touch, delivering richness without excess fat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy nights while catering to your health-conscious cravings. Whether served solo or paired with a crisp salad, it’s a delicious and nutritious meal the whole family will love. Keywords: low-fat pasta, healthy pesto recipe, whole wheat pasta, basil pesto, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the whole wheat pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, baby spinach, low-fat Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, pine nuts, and half of the grated parmesan cheese.
Drizzle in the olive oil while processing until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and return to the pot.
Add the pesto to the hot pasta and stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish.
Top with the remaining grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Serve warm, and enjoy your low-fat pasta with pesto and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.1 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2145 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 902 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1013 mg | 22% | |
*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.
