Fettuccine Florentine Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 3
Description:
Indulge in the unbelievable flavors of this Fettuccine Florentine, a dish so good you won’t believe it’s low in fat! Perfect as a meatless main course or a delightful side dish, it’s bound to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat Romano cheese
- 1 package (12 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 9 oz fettuccine pasta
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until well combined. |
| 2 | Gradually add the milk and chicken broth to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. |
| 3 | Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, continuing to stir constantly. |
| 4 | Once boiling, cook and stir for 1 minute to thicken the sauce. |
| 5 | Stir in the reduced-fat Romano cheese until it’s melted and fully incorporated into the sauce. |
| 6 | Add the thawed and drained spinach to the sauce, stirring until heated through. |
| 7 | Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package directions until al dente. |
| 8 | Once cooked, drain the pasta and transfer it to a serving dish. |
| 9 | Pour the creamy spinach sauce over the cooked fettuccine, tossing gently to coat the pasta evenly. |
| 10 | Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness of this guilt-free Fettuccine Florentine! |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 570.4
- Fat Content: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6g
- Cholesterol Content: 24.4mg
- Sodium Content: 487.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 95.5g
- Fiber Content: 6.7g
- Sugar Content: 7.2g
- Protein Content: 22.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure to squeeze out excess water from the thawed spinach to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- For a richer flavor, you can use freshly grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano.
- Serve this dish alongside a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
