Spinach Fettuccine Recipe

Name: Spinach Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked fettuccine; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat); ¼ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¾ cup fresh grated fresh pecorino romano cheese; ¾ cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups); parsley sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked fettuccine
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat)
¼ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup fresh grated fresh pecorino romano cheese
¾ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (about 1 1/4 cups)
parsley sprig (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
3
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add garlic, saute 30 seconds.
5
Add reserved pasta water and cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
6
Combine broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
7
Add flour mixture to pan, stir with whisk to combine, bring to a boil.
8
Cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
9
Remove from heat, add cheese, stirring until smooth.
10
Add half-and-half, salt and pepper and stir in spinach.
11
Combine cheese/spinach mixture into pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat.
12
Top with bacon and parsley.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked fettuccine, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 garlic clove, minced, ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (1/3 less fat), and more.

Yes, Spinach Fettuccine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach Fettuccine

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