Very Low Fat Pesto Pasta Recipes

SKINNY PESTO

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Pesto doesn't have to have so many calories! This lightened up version tastes just as good with less than half the calories and fat.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves, packed
6 tbsp. water
4 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

Add everything to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tbsp., Calories 62 cal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fiber 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 0 g

VERY LOW FAT PESTO PASTA

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since my whole family started on a low calorie diet,i had to come up with a low fat pasta that everyone would like. This pasta is so good you would never know its low fat.serves 4-5

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

250 g pasta
2 tablespoons low-fat margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons fat free sour cream
1/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

1.boil water for pasta.
2.start cooking the pasta and while thats cooking start on your sauce.
3.in a small sauce pan on low heat add the becel ,flour and chicken bouilion cube,stir until flour is dissolved.
4.next add your 1 cup of water,and turn the heat to medium,stri until bouillion is dissolved.
5.next add garlic,pesto,oregano,basil,parsley,salt and pepper.keep it on medium until your pasta is done cooking.
6.when pasta is cooked strain and dump into a big serving dish.Take the sauce of the heat and add the white wine to it,stir well.
7.pour the sauce over your pasta,add to your pasta the fat free sour cream,fat free cream cheese and skim milk.
8.mix everything well,you should have a very thin sauce.
9.add cherry tomatoes and basil, mix well and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 715, Carbohydrate 54.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 4, Protein 10.5

LOW FAT PESTO SAUCE

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Pesto sauce is great, but it usually has olive oil, not chicken broth. This recipe substitutes with chicken broth.

Provided by Lorane Abari

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup chicken broth or 2/3 cup vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh basil
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool.
Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended.
Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.

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