Creamy Spinach Pasta with Tofu Shirataki Noodles

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
-1/2 cup spinach- 1 tbsp fat free cream cheese- pepper and salt to taste- 3 tbsp almond milk (nutrition info is using SIlk almond milk original)- basil and oregano to taste- 1 tsp minced garlic-1 bag of fettuccine shaped Tofu Shirataki noodles
Directions
- cut open bag of noodles, and strain in strainer, while rinsing with cold water and spreading noodles apart.
- press as much water out as possible
- OPTIONAL STEP (for less rubbery noodles)- parboil for 3 minutes, strain, and pat dry with paper towel. Get as much moisture out as possible
-microwave noodles for 1 minute to remove any more moisture
- set aside noodles

-In blender or food processor, mix cream cheese and 1/2 the spinach, pushing flyaway spinach in to be mixed.
-add almond milk, and more spinach
-repeat adding almond milk and spinach to get a consistent smooth creamy texture
- add garlic and spices and mix well.

-Either heat sauce and pour over noodles, or pour over noodles and reheat sauce and noodles together (Recommended)

-Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RESONANCE19.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 69.7
  • Total Fat: 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 195.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

Member Reviews
  • ALREADYUSED2
    A real time saver and I added shrimp. - 11/1/11