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Reduced fat cream cheese makes this one pot dish extra luxurious without the guilt!
Quick-cooking meals that only use one pot or pan are so great to keep in your weeknight cooking arsenal. Things like this Single-Skillet Bacon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatoes or this One-Pan Orecchiette with Chickpeas and Olives are great examples of dishes that pack a ton of flavor without making a huge mess in the kitchen.
When I saw this recipe over on Diethood, I knew it would be perfect for a busy weeknight!
This pasta was quick and delicious, and so creamy, you'd never guess it was healthy! I love the texture of whole grain pasta, and it really holds onto the sauce well in this dish.
It was a nice, simple meal that packed a lot of flavor, and my whole family really enjoyed it. I'll definitely be making it again!
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Description
Reduced fat cream cheese makes this one pot dish extra luxurious without the guilt!
Ingredients
- 12-ounces whole grain fettuccine or linguine
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- ½-cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3-ounces ? Less-Fat Cream Cheese
- 1-½ cups tomato/pasta sauce
- ¼-cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste
Instructions
- In a stockpot, combine pasta, water, vegetable broth, onions, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cover, cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Remove cover and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and almost all liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese and tomato sauce; mix until combined.
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese; taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe by Diethood
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 690.7 mg
- Fat: 4.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
- Fiber: 7.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 10.1 mg
Joanne (eats well with others) says
One pot pastas are a weeknight GODSEND. Must try this creamy sauce!