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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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Chef Ruthie is a professionally trained chef who specializes in bringing cuisines, cultures and culinary adventures to your kitchen. Chef Ruthie inspires readers to create in the kitchen, explore the world and find joy in all the many aspects of living!

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  1. Crystal says:

    Delicious!! Thanks for the great recipe!!

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