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Creamy Linguine with Broccoli


Smart Balance Pick

gscaccio

City:
Baltimore, Maryland
Your rating: None Average: 3.6 (8 votes)
Description: 

Won't weigh you down like a traditional Alfredo!


Difficulty: Easy

Course: Dinner

Main Ingredient: Pasta


Ingredients: 

1 box of whole wheat linguine
2 tbsp Smart Balance Omega-3 Buttery Sticks
2 tbsp flour
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup evaporated milk
¼ cup shredded asiago cheese
¼ cup romano cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
12 oz frozen broccoli florets, thawed


Prep Time: 

5 minutes


Cook Time: 

20 minutes


Yield/Notes: 

Serves 8

[Smart Balance addition] – Smart Balance estimates the following nutritional content for this user-created recipe:
Nutrients
Calories 286 kcal
Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fatty Acid 0 g
Poly Fat 1 g
Mono Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Sodium 262 mg
Carbohydrates 49 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Protein 12 g

STEP 1:

 

Prepare a box of linguine according to the directions on the box, minus 1 minute, saving a ½ cup of pasta water.

STEP 2:

 

Meanwhile, in a large pan add the butter and melt over medium high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute.

STEP 3:

 

Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and cook for another minute. Then whisk in the wine and cook for another minute.

STEP 4:

 

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the rest of the ingredients, stirring well.

STEP 5:

 

Once the linguine is ready, add it to the pan along with the pasta water. Toss until well combined and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta.



Comments

A healthy way to enjoy creamy pasta dishes.

I love his recipe and even eat it for lunch the next day. I love it cold. I simply thro a few frozen peas in it and it adds some sweetness. No need to cook any more.....