Description:

This gives the full punch of a rich & flavorful meal to make for your family. Yet, is has been configured to be healthy and low-fat and low-calorie.

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) walnuts
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated skim milk (divided use)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) plus 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese (divided use)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
• 8 cups (1900 ml) hot cooked fettuccini or linguine
• 1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) butter (or margarine)

Preparation

• Place oil, walnuts, ricotta and 1/4 cup (60 ml) of evaporated skim milk in a blender or a food processor and pulse until the nuts are finely chopped.
• Add the remaining evaporated skim milk, 1/4 cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper, blending them well. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with butter (or margarine) until the butter is melted and coating the pasta.
• For each serving, place 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) pasta on plate, top with 2-1/2 tbsp (35 ml) of sauce and sprinkle with 1 tsp (5 ml) of parmesan cheese.

Comments

Serve this with a nice crisp salad with an Italian Viniagrette and add a piece of grilled fish or chicken for a heartier meal for hungrier families!