Creamy Spinach Pasta with Tofu Shirataki Noodles

Name: Creamy Spinach Pasta with Tofu Shirataki Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 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

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Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 5

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

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