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Creamy Basil and Red Pepper Pasta


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 4 servings

This recipe needs something. I don't know if its less basil or more of some other spice. It needs work.

Ingredients
8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
4 oz. fat free cream cheese
1/4 cup skim milk
7 oz. roasted red peppers, well drained
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 lb. chicken breast, baked, boneless and cubed
Directions
  1. Cook spaghetti as per directions on package. Drain and place in a large bowl.

  2. Add cream cheese, milk, Parmesan cheese and red peppers to food processor. When mostly blended add the basil. Blend until smooth.

  3. Mix sauce with spaghetti and chicken.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 373.6g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
541
Calories from Fat
75
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.3g
13%
Saturated Fat
2.6g
13%
Cholesterol
149mg
50%
Sodium
726mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates
48.8g
16%
Dietary Fiber
0.8g
3%
Sugars
1.0g
Protein
67.4g
Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 143%
Calcium 16% Iron 24%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Very low in sugar
  • High in manganese
  • Very high in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • Very high in selenium
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
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