Best Very Low Fat Pesto Pasta Recipes

VERY LOW FAT PESTO PASTA

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since my whole family started on a low calorie diet,i had to come up with a low fat pasta that everyone would like. This pasta is so good you would never know its low fat.serves 4-5

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

250 g pasta
2 tablespoons low-fat margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

1.boil water for pasta.
2.start cooking the pasta and while thats cooking start on your sauce.
3.in a small sauce pan on low heat add the becel ,flour and chicken bouilion cube,stir until flour is dissolved.
4.next add your 1 cup of water,and turn the heat to medium,stri until bouillion is dissolved.
5.next add garlic,pesto,oregano,basil,parsley,salt and pepper.keep it on medium until your pasta is done cooking.
6.when pasta is cooked strain and dump into a big serving dish.Take the sauce of the heat and add the white wine to it,stir well.
7.pour the sauce over your pasta,add to your pasta the fat free sour cream,fat free cream cheese and skim milk.
8.mix everything well,you should have a very thin sauce.
9.add cherry tomatoes and basil, mix well and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 715, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 10.5

SKINNY PESTO

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Pesto doesn't have to have so many calories! This lightened up version tastes just as good with less than half the calories and fat.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves, packed
6 tbsp. water
4 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

Add everything to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tbsp., Calories 62 cal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fiber 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 0 g

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

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Basil pesto is one of my favorite foods, especially in the summer. Unfortunately pesto is very high in fat and calories, so I have been working to create a lower fat and calorie version. This pesto is creamy and delicious without the guilt! This recipe is also great with any type of stock or nuts that you have at home.

Provided by Jtallent

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon pine nuts
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or as needed

Steps:

Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g