Weight Watchers Creamy Cheese Capellini
Indulge in the guilt-free comfort of Weight Watchers Creamy Cheese Capellini, a lightened-up pasta dish that delivers big flavor without the extra calories. This quick and easy recipe combines tender capellini (angel hair pasta) with a luscious, silky sauce made from low-fat cream cheese, skim milk, and a touch of Parmesan for cheesy perfection. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, a hint of zesty lemon, and fresh parsley, this dish is a delightful balance of richness and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner for those looking to enjoy a satisfying, Weight Watchers-friendly meal. Garnish with extra Parmesan or parsley for a finishing touch, and savor every creamy, wholesome bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Capellini (angel hair pasta)
- 4 oz Low-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the capellini pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the low-fat cream cheese to the skillet and stir until it begins to melt and combine with the olive oil.
Gradually pour in the skim milk while stirring continuously to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Mix well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, use small amounts of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin it out until you reach your desired consistency.
Add the cooked capellini pasta to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the fresh parsley over the pasta. Toss lightly to distribute.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or parsley if desired. Enjoy your light and creamy Weight Watchers-friendly meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.1 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2181 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
