Kid-Friendly
Creamy Vegetable Alfredo
Baked Tomatoes with Garlic Crumb Topping
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg whole-grain linguine
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets
- 1¾ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ (8-oz) block cream cheese
- ½ to 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen Italian blend vegetables (or use your favorite), 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 ½ cup 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 thoroughly heated.
- Toss together pasta and sauce in a large bowl.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 6 organic Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves 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 breadcrumbs, 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 | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
461
|
87
|
548
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Carb (g) | 67 | 8 | 75 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 735 | 250 | 985 |
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