Spinach Fettuccine (From Cooking Light) Recipe

Name: Spinach Fettuccine (From Cooking Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 3/4 cup asiago cheese (3 oz.) or 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (3 oz.); 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (center cut bacon, about 1 1/4 cups); parsley sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb fettuccine pasta, uncooked (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)
1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 3/4 cup asiago cheese (3 oz.) or 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese (3 oz.)
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
10 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (center cut bacon, about 1 1/4 cups)
parsley sprig (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
2
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add reserved pasta water and cream cheese, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
3
Combine broth and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk to combine; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add pecorino Romano, stirring until smooth. Add half-and-half, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach.
4
Combine cheese mixture and pasta in large bowl, tossing to coat. Place about 1 cup pasta mixture in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

1137

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 fettuccine pasta, uncooked (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach Fettuccine (From Cooking Light) 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 (From Cooking Light)

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