Pasta With Creamy Spinach Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach stemmed
- 2 x garlic cloves (optional)
- 1 c. nonfat or possibly low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 c. low-fat lowfat milk
- 1 pch grnd nutmeg
- 1 lb ziti or possibly penne pasta
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add in 1 Tbsp. salt and spinach. Cook 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, remove spinach (reserve water for pasta) and transfer to bowl of cool water. Drain and squeeze dry. Chop coarsely.
- Bring spinach water back to a boil. Meanwhile, in food processor fitted with steel blade, mince garlic if using. Add in cottage cheese and blend till fairly smooth. Add in cooked spinach and lowfat milk and blend till smooth. Add in nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to shallow serving bowl. Add in pasta to boiling water, stirring to prevent sticking. Cook till just tender, about 10 min. Drain well.
- Add in pasta to bowl with spinach sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and toss again. Serve warm.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
- Comments: Serve with a cherry tomato, cucumber and bell pepper salad tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette.
- Description: "This simple pasta dish has a mild and comforting flavor, with or possibly without the garlic."
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 169g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 334 | |
| Calories from Fat 24 | 7% |
| Total Fat 2.75g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium 530mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 61.05g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 3.3g | 2% |
| Protein 15.92g | 25% |
