Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine noodles
  • 1 cup basil fresh leaves
  • 1 cup spinach fresh leaves
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for garnish (if desired, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 onion peeled and roughly diced, quarter of one onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced in half (usually sold floating in water, small balls
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a food processor blend together the basil, spinach, Parmesan, broth, onion, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Add the mixture to a large skillet, along with the cream, over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the mixture is heated through and thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the cooked pasta and stir to combine. 
  4. Mix in the diced tomatoes, mozzarella balls, salt, and pepper. Top with extra Parmesan (if using) and serve warm. 

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Tomato Basil Weeknight Pasta Amount Per Serving Calories 62 Calories from Fat 54 % Daily Value* Fat 6g9%Saturated Fat 3g19%Cholesterol 20mg7%Sodium 14mg1%Potassium 144mg4%Carbohydrates 3g1%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 1g2% Vitamin A 1495IU30%Vitamin C 7.8mg9%Calcium 34mg3%Iron 0.5mg3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 62
  • Calories from Fat 54
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 6g
  • 9%
  • Saturated Fat 3g
  • 19%
  • Cholesterol 20mg
  • 7%
  • Sodium 14mg
  • 1%
  • Potassium 144mg
  • 4%
  • Carbohydrates 3g
  • 1%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 1g
  • 2%
  • Vitamin A 1495IU
  • 30%
  • Vitamin C 7.8mg
  • 9%
  • Calcium 34mg
  • 3%
  • Iron 0.5mg
  • 3%
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