Kid-Friendly
Creamy Vegetable Alfredo
Baked Tomatoes with Garlic Crumb Topping
Ingredients
- 4 oz whole-grain linguine
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets (2 cups)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 3 Tbsp to ⅓ cup milk
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ½ (16-oz) pkg frozen Italian blend vegetables, thawed
Instructions
- Cook linguine according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add cauliflower and broth; cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender.
- Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor; add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and 3 Tbsp milk. Process until smooth, adding additional milk if needed; stir in salt and pepper.
- Return mixture to saucepan; add vegetables, and cook 5 minutes or until hot.
- Toss together pasta and sauce in a bowl.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 organic Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 3 Tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tomato halves, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine panko, butter, and garlic; sprinkle mixture on tomatoes.
- Bake 8 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and topping is browned.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
521
|
91
|
612
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Protein (g) | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| Carb (g) | 63 | 8 | 71 |
| Fiber (g) | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Sodium (mg) | 769 | 203 | 972 |
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