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Linguini with Skinny White Sauce

Linguini with White Cream Sauce by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Y’all know how much I love pasta and Linguini with Skinny White Sauce is absolutely wonderful!

Yield: 8

Linguini with Skinny White Sauce

Linguini with White Cream Sauce by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
You all know how much I love pasta and Linguini with Skinny White Sauce is absolutely wonderful!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 4 ounces neufchâtel cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 zucchini squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 10 ounces whole wheat linguini
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a pot with a lid, over medium high heat; steam vegetables in 1/4 C water until tender firm.
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  3. Drain and rinse.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan over medium heat olive oil, add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add vegetable broth, increase heat to medium high and bring to boil.
  6. Whisk in cream cheese, parmesan, and flour; stirring with each addition.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Add fresh basil, salt, and pepper; stir.
  9. In a large serving bowl combine noodles and vegetables.
  10. Toss, add sauce, lightly toss to combine.
  11. Top with pine nuts and parmesan.
  12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 400mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 6gSugar: 3gProtein: 12g

Linguini with Skinny White Sauce by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

Linguini with Skinny White Sauce is light and savory…

It makes me happy to have a tasty sauce that isn’t heavy but then add in fresh vegetables with basil and pine nuts AND that’s the makings of a very tasty dinner.

Happy Thursday!  I hope your week is going really well 🙂

xoxo~ Ruthie

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  1. Crystal says:

    Delicious!! Thanks for the great recipe!!

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