Rice Linguini with two-cheese sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 317.3
  • Total Fat: 13.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.5 mg
  • Sodium: 97.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 19.0 g

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Introduction

1 serving = 1 cup of pasta 1 serving = 1 cup of pasta
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    8 ounces of gluten free rice linguini pasta
    1 cup skim milk
    1 tablespoon rice flour (or regular flour)
    1 tablespoon smart balance buttery spread
    2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
    4 ounces of shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
    2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
    garlic salt/pepper

    grilled chicken breast

Directions

Cook the pasta according to package directions - omitting any oil and salt. Drain, set aside and keep warm.

As the pasta is cooking:
In a smal bowl, whisk together the milk, garlic salt, pepper, and chopped basil.

In a small saucepan, melt the smart balance buttery spread. Whisk in the flour and allow to cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Whisk the milk mixture into the flour/butter mixture and cook on medium heat approximately 3 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until smooth.

Toss cheese sauce with pasta. Top with grilled chicken breast and some fresh basil.

Serving Size: Makes 4 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GNEISS_GIRL.