Side Dishes
June 16, 2014
Calories
256
Sodium
1873mg
78% DV
Fat
13g
20% DV
Protein
15g
31% DV
Carbs
29g
9% DV
Fiber
5g
20% DV
Italian Macaroni and Cheese
48
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
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
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
6g
34%
Polysaturated Fat
2g
13%
Monosaturated Fat
4g
27%
Cholesterol
49mg
16%
Sodium
1873mg
78%
Potassium
192mg
5%
Protein
15g
31%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
5g
20%
Sugar
12g
24%
Vitamin A
7463IU
149%
Vitamin B6
1mg
93%
Vitamin C
4mg
7%
Calcium
398mg
39%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.