The Spring 2012 edition of Eating Light – 400 Calories or Less has 103 slimmed down versions of your favorites! Try this delicious and healthy pasta recipe that uses fresh herbs, cheese and spinach to create a gorgeous, lower calorie meal. Then, check out the Stuffed Pork Chops and 7-Layer Dip!
Fettuccine with Spinach Pesto #recipe
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This slimmed down version will save you 360 calories and 18 fat grams compared to the classic recipe.
Author: Eating Light -- 400 Calories or Less
Recipe type: Main
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Salt
- 1 lb. fettuccine or linguine
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 ½ cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tbsp. pine nuts (pignoli), plus additional for garnish
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus freshly shaved Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add pasta, and cook as label directs. Drain pasta, and return to pot.
- Meanwhile, in blender, combine spinach, parsley, chives, oil, 4 tablespoons pine nuts, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Puree pesto until smooth. Stir in grated parmesan.
- Drain pasta and put in serving bowl. Add pesto to pasta; toss to combine. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional pine nuts, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 394 Fat: 18g Carbohydrates: 48g Fiber: 4g Protein: 12g Cholesterol: 4mg
Images and recipe provided by Eating Light.
About the Author
Yum yum! I love meals like this!
Always on the lookout for new pasta recipe ideas and this looks great!
Thanks,
Ray