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Broccoli Alfredo

Broccoli Alfredo

98 Ratings
98 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This dish features whole wheat pasta and fat-free Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli, cooked
  • 4 cups whole wheat pasta, cooked
  • 2 cups milk, 1% (or non-fat)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (reduced fat)
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • black pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat milk over medium heat and then add basil and garlic powder. When hot, add Parmesan cheese.
  3. Mix cornstarch with 2 or 3 tablespoons of milk and add to hot mixture. Heat until thickened.
  4. Pour mixture over pasta and broccoli. Serve.

Notes

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Source:

Simple Healthy Recipes
Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education
ONIE Project

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 345
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 24 mg
Sodium 385 mg
Carbohydrates 57 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 481 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 578 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 345
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 24 mg
Carbohydrates 57 g
Dietary Fiber 12 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 21 g
Minerals
Calcium 481 mg
Potassium 578 mg
Sodium 385 mg
Copper 374 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 95 mg
Phosphorus 484 mg
Selenium 46 mcg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 197 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1 mg
Vitamin C 73 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 169 mcg
Folate 95 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 71 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cup
Grains 2 ounces
Dairy 1 1/4 cups

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