Contributed By: mgratiot
USA Weekend
Slimmed down recipe for alfredo sauce.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
8 ounces Ziti (or penne) pasta, cooked and drained
1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 Large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp Butter
3 tbsp All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Fat-free half-and-half
1 cup Fat-free milk
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsps Dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 14.5-ounce Can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs
1 10-ounce Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
Preparation
In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions.
In a small saucepan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until browned.
In a large saucepan, melt butter; add flour and stir. Slowly, add half-and-half and milk and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add cheese and seasonings; stir until cheese melts. Add tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through.
Pour over warm pasta, toss and serve.
Cook's Notes
Serve with Garlic bread and a salad.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 257
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Total Fat: 8 g
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Saturated Fat: 4 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
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Carbohydrates: 32 g
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Protein: 12 g
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Vitamin A: 612 RE
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Vitamin C: 12 mg
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Calcium: 286 mg
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Sodium: 618 mg
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Iron: 2 mg
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Fiber: 2 g