Whole Wheat Penne Alfredo Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE ALFREDO

Steps:

• Boil water. Add salt. Cook pasta according to directions on box.
• Add butter to saute pan. Saute shallots & garlic for 1 minute until tender. Add flour - whisk for about 1 minute until bubbly. Whisk in skim & evaporated milk. Bring to a boil until sauce thickens. Reduce heat - incorporate parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper and parsley to taste.
• Add sauce to pasta.
• Enjoy!

BROCCOLI CHICKEN ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until lightly browned. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and garlic is tender., Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated through.

HEALTHY LOW-FAT PENNE ALFREDO (OR LINGUINE)

Steps:

• In a large pot bring water to a boil then cook whole wheat penne while making sauce.
• In large saucepan, sauté garlic and green onion in margarine, then stir in the evaporated milk, fat-free cream cheese, cayenne, and parsley. Allow cream cheese to melt.
• Combine cornstarch and water separately until there are no lumps, and pour into milk mixture. Mix and poke at any cornstarch lumps until the sauce is smooth again.
• Cook for 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Add parmesan cheese and stir just until incorperated.
• Remove from the heat and continue stirring parmesan cheese until melted, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over cooked and drained pasta and serve. Redfridgerate any leftovers.

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE & SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Boil the pasta according to package directions.
• In the meantime, sautée the garlic, onion and bell pepper in olive oil.
• If you need more moisture, use Pam cooking spray.
• When tender add diced tomatoes, basil, sweetener, and sliced kielbasa to tomato mixture. Heat through.
• Drain pasta, toss with tomato mixture.
• top with Parmasan cheese.
• serve with warm garlic bread and green salad.