Dinner: Pasta Primavera Alfredo
Delicious pasta dish with broccoli and carrots.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
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Health and fertility benefits of Pasta Primavera Alfredo
Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.
Ingredients
3/4 cup fat free skim milk
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup light cream cheese
1/4 cup margarine
9 oz fettuccine
1/4 tsp garlic powder
0.12 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 cups chopped small broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
Instructions
1. Place cream cheese, milk, parmesan cheese and butter in small saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg; stir until well blended.
3. Meanwhile, add vegetables and pasta to 2 1/2 qt. boiling water in large saucepan; cook 3 minutes. Drain.
4. Toss pasta mixture with cream cheese mixture.
5. Note: based on a recipe from Kraft Philadelphia.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 5
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 410 | ||
Fat 14.73 | ||
Carbohydrate 53.05 | ||
Protein 16.47 |