WEIGHT WATCHERS CREAMY CHEESE CAPELLINI

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I found this recipe in the March/April 2008 issue of Weight Watchers magazine. For those following the points plan, it is 6 points for 1 1/4 cup serving; it is also a CORE plan recipe.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb whole wheat capellini
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
6 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook the capellini according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
  • Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • While the water for the pasta is heating up, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach in batches, stirring just until each batch is wilted.
  • Add the capellini, reserved cooking liquid, cheeses and salt.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are melted.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 541.4, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 19

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