Creamy Lemon One Pot Pasta
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This Creamy Lemon One-Pot Pasta is made with a delicious combination of lemon and cream cheese for an easy weeknight dinner. Everyone is sure to love this creamy one pot pasta!
Ingredients
- 1- pound penne pasta
- 2-1/2 cups water
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 large onion , sliced
- 1/2- cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 4- ounces 1/3 Less-Fat Cream Cheese
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2- cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4- cup shredded parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- In a stockpot, combine pasta, water, vegetable broth, onions, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cover, cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Remove cover and continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed; stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, mozzarella and parmesan cheese; stir until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve.
Notes
RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Lemon One Pot Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 532mg22%
Potassium 271mg8%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 465IU9%
Vitamin C 6.5mg8%
Calcium 148mg15%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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