Side Dishes

Italian Macaroni and Cheese

Shelly Redmond
June 16, 2014
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Here is a terrific and easy recipe for mac and cheese that will knock your socks off! The secret is jarred light alfredo sauce. Shhhh.....don't tell your friends. I won't! This dish is packed with spinach too and would make a great meatless Monday dish or a great side for any meat dish! I served it with turkey meatloaf (recipe coming later this week.) Comfort food at it's finest and low cal too! Enjoy!

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3/4 c. jarred light alfredo sauce
2 T. vegetable broth
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 c. fat free ricotta cheese
1/4 c. skim milk
1 T. unsalted butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
8 oz. whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/4 t. dried basil
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 c. reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
Preheat the oven to 400. Spray a 9X9" baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl whisk together the alfredo sauce, broth, spinach, ricotta, milk, butter and garlic. Add the pasta and...
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Nutritions

Calories
256

Sodium
1873mg
78% DV

Fat
13g
20% DV

Protein
15g
31% DV

Carbs
29g
9% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV
Vegetarian Low-Calorie Dinner Pasta Baked Italian

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  • Preheat oven to 350° F . Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside.
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Nutritions

Calories
1348

Sodium
1443mg
60% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
141g
48% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV