Ready to impress your guests without breaking the bank or sacrificing flavor? This Lighter Spinach Pasta features a homemade alfredo sauce and variations to this recipe are unlimited with so many possibilities that will suit all taste buds!
Ingredients
12ounceswhole wheat penne pasta
114.5-ounce jar light Alfredo sauce
½cuplow-fat cottage cheese
½cupfat-free milk
2egg whites
1teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
10ouncesfrozen chopped spinachthawed and drained
½cupshredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Alfredo sauce, cottage cheese, milk, egg whites, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sir in the spinach to combine.
Gently fold in the cooked pasta into the Alfredo mixture until evenly covered.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.