Lighter Version of Pioneer Woman's Pasta with Blue Cheese Tomato Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 363.3
  • Total Fat: 11.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
  • Sodium: 312.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 54.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g



Introduction

This is a lightened version of Pioneer Woman's Pasta with Blue Cheese Tomato Sauce that she recently posted. This is a lightened version of Pioneer Woman's Pasta with Blue Cheese Tomato Sauce that she recently posted.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1-½ pound Pasta (Dreamfields Spaghetti)
     2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
     3 cloves Garlic, Minced
     1 whole 28-ounce Can Diced Tomatoes, Drained
     Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
     Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, To Taste
     ¾ cups Crumbled Blue Cheese
     ¾ cups Whole Milk
     4 cups Baby Spinach

Directions

Cook pasta according to package instructions.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add minced garlic and cook for a minute. Pour in drained tomatoes. Add
salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in crumbled blue cheese. Add milk and stir. Cook
for a minute or two, tasting and adding more seasonings as needed.
At the very, very, very last minute. toss in spinach. Immediately toss in the cooked and drained pasta. Serve immediately!

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALFORSTER.