Makes 6 servings (1 cup each)
Ingredients
- 2⅓ cups (dry, uncooked) Whole Grain Elbows pasta or penne, see shopping tips
- ! tablespoon reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) jar Classico Light Alfredo Sauce, see shopping tips
- 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- ½ cup fat-free milk
- A little black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Scallions or fresh chives, minced for garish, optional
Directions
- Cook pasta al dente (for about 6-7 minutes so it will not be overcooked). No need to add salt to water. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
- In a large pan, melt the butter. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Over medium heat, add in the Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese and milk. Mix until well blended. Stir in cooked pasta.
- Add a little pepper, if desired. Heat for a few minutes until hot. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Spoon 1 cup serving into each bowl. Top with a little scallions or chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
for 1 cup serving
263 calories
7g fat
3g sat fat
36mg chol
13g prot
39g carbs
5g fiber
497mg sodium
6g sugar
SmartPoints value : 8
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