ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES

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"A creamy dressing, lots of flavor an unexpected hint of nutmeg make this hearty pasta dish so delicious i can't resist fixing it often," relates Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Reduce heat; slowly add milk. , Stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. , Add the tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Drain the ziti; toss with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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