Penne Alfredo with Vegetables

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Family loves this low fat recipe. You can use regular penne or ziti pasta if desired.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ (1 pound) package whole wheat penne

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups fat-free half-and-half

  • 1 cup fat-free milk

  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

  3. Melt butter in another skillet over medium heat; cook and stir flour in melted butter until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Gradually whisk half-and-half and milk into flour mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning into cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and onion mixture; simmer until heated through.

  4. Pour vegetable sauce over pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

521 Calories
18g Fat
64g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 521
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 743mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 535mg 41%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 737mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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