Sinfully Rich And Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian

Name: Sinfully Rich And Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta dry Barilla Whole Grain Elbows, or penne; 10 ounces light alfredo sauce Buitoni; 9 ounces spinach frozen and thawed chopped; 1 cup fat free cottage cheese or fat-free ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup fat free milk; 1 tablespoon butter reduced-fat, or Smart Balance Light, melted; 1 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 egg I like using Egg-land's Best eggs; 1 dash salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded, 2%

Servings: persons

2 cups pasta dry Barilla Whole Grain Elbows, or penne
10 ounces light alfredo sauce Buitoni
9 ounces spinach frozen and thawed chopped
1 cup fat free cottage cheese or fat-free ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fat free milk
1 tablespoon butter reduced-fat, or Smart Balance Light, melted
1 teaspoon garlic fresh, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 egg I like using Egg-land's Best eggs
1 dash salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded, 2%

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["Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. You can use glass or metal.", "Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook only for 6 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 bowl, whisk together Alfredo sauce, drained spinach, cottage cheese, milk, butter and garlic. Add pasta and mix really well. Blend in egg, basil, salt and pepper. Be sure it's all mixed together well. Transfer pasta to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top evenly with mozzarella cheese.", "Bake casserole 25 minutes until golden brown. Let casserole rest for 10
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minutes. Cut into 6 serving. This casserole freeze great!", "Makes 6 servings (about 11/2 cups each)", "Weight Watchers old points 6
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Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 7
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SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving (about 11/2 cups each)
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293 calories, 9g fat, 18g protein, 36g carbs, 5g fiber, 593mg sodium, 5g sugar"]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pasta dry Barilla Whole Grain Elbows, or penne, 10 ounces light alfredo sauce Buitoni, 9 ounces spinach frozen and thawed chopped, 1 cup fat free cottage cheese or fat-free ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Sinfully Rich And Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian-Style falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sinfully Rich And Skinny Macaroni & Cheese, Italian-Style

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