Best Low Fat Creamy Pasta Primavera Recipes

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LOW FAT CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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Make and share this Low fat Creamy Pasta Primavera recipe from Food.com.

Provided by James Craig

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fettuccine
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, scrubbed and diced
1 cup fresh broccoli
1 cup fresh peas
1 cup fresh green beans
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Saute garlic in oil, adding carrots and green vegetables.
  • Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Blend yogurt and cheese in blender until smooth.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Toss with remaining ingredients to sprinkle on top.
  • Serve hot with extra grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 250.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 21.2

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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I found this on Kraft Foods -- sometimes I add some shrimp if I am feeling like a splurge, or I sub tuna or turkey for the chicken breast if I want lower fat and higher protein.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 pasta dish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons light Italian dressing
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups fresh asparagus, cut into one inch lengths
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
  • Add garlic, chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
  • Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
  • Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • Drain the pasta and return to pot.
  • Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 minute or until heated through.
  • Sauce will thicken after standing.

HEALTHY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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For pasta primavera made easy, try this recipe packed with vegetables including asparagus, mushrooms, yellow squash, and cherry tomatoes.

Provided by Jill Andersen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pasta Primavera Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, mushrooms, and squash; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrot, garlic, oregano, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until tomatoes begin to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Drain penne; stir into vegetable mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Top servings with remaining cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 337.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA



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When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT PASTA PRIMAVERA SAUCE



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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and made it ages ago, and positively LOVED it! Then, for some odd reason, I forgot all about it. Today, when I was going through my allrecipes cookbook, I rediscovered it, and just HAD to post it here. You gotta try this... it's definitely worth all that chopping!

Provided by Anu_N

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
3/4 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup zucchini, cut into chunks
1/2 cup sliced green bell pepper
1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large pot combine combine all the ingredients-- yep, ALL of them together in one go!
  • Heat to just boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook until all vegetable are tender, approximately 45 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Serve with cooked pasta of your choice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 827.5, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 2.9

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