5 from 4 votes
Skinny Spinach Fettuccine
Tender fettuccine pasta noodles tossed in a quick and creamy spinach sauce - heavy on flavor, light on calories!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fettuccine noodles cooked according to package's instructions
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic I like a little stronger garlic flavor so I use 2 teaspoons, minced
- ½ cup water
- 2 ounces cream cheese light
- ¾ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated, (or any other Italian style cheese - I used a three cheese blend)
- ½ cup baby spinach finely chopped, packed leaves
- 1 cup half and half you can use regular non-fat free half & half or heavy cream but it won't be as "skinny", fat free
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Bacon optional, crumbled; additional cheese also optional
Instructions
- In a large pan or skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water and the cream cheese. Cover and allow to cook for about 5 minutes, then whisk until cream cheese is completely melted.
- In a small bowl whisk together veggie or chicken broth and flour. Add broth and cheese to the skillet and stir until thickened. Add half & half, spinach, and salt and pepper. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed to taste.
- Toss noodles with the sauce and serve. Top with additional cheese and crumbled cooked bacon if desired.
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Notes
- *Reheating tip: when reheating the pasta and sauce, do it on the stove in a pan and add 1/3-1/2 cup half and half or other milk over medium heat. This will help to bring the sauce back to life!
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
857mg
(36%)
Potassium
312mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
227IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 857mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.