Spicy Low Fat 3-cheese Pasta With Chipotle

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 0
Spicy Low Fat 3-cheese Pasta With Chipotle recipe for a healthy meal
in Pasta

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon meltable light margarine
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 small bell pepper , finely chopped
1 small zucchini , finely chopped
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 can chipotle chiles in adobo
2 tablespoons flour
1 can tomatoes and green chilies , undrained
4 cups cooked pasta ( I like to use small shells )
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 beaten egg
1 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
256
Sugar
6g
Fat
7g
This spicy low-fat pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that still has plenty of flavor. The chipotle peppers add a smoky heat to the dish, and the combination of low-fat cheeses keeps it creamy and indulgent. It's also a great way to get in some extra protein and calcium without sacrificing taste. This dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium-high heat.
3.Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic, and sauté until tender about 5 minutes.
4.Remove 2 chiles from can and remove seeds, mince the chiles.
5.Add flour to skillet and mix well. Continue to stir for 30 seconds.
6.Add tomatoes, chiles, and cooking liquid from the can, bring to a boil, and cook 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens.
7.Add pasta, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and milk. Mix together well.
8.Spread mixture into a 9"x13" inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
9.Sprinkle breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar cheese over top and bake for 30 minutes.
10.Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This pasta dish is low in fat and calories, and still packed with flavor.

It’s high in protein and calcium thanks to the three different kinds of cheese.

It’s also gluten-free if you use gluten-free pasta.

CONS

This pasta dish can be spicy depending on how many chipotle peppers you add, which may not be suitable for those with sensitive taste buds.

It’s also high in sodium due to the canned tomatoes and chiles.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish is a great source of protein and calcium thanks to the low-fat cheeses.
The chipotle peppers may also have some health benefits due to their capsaicin content, which has been shown to improve metabolism and potentially reduce inflammation.

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