Pasta without guilt!
When was the last time you plunged your fork into a creamy, satisfying bowl of pasta alfredo? With an abundance of cream and cheese, most alfredo dishes are not exactly friendly to your heart, your waistline, or your energy level. That much fat and cholesterol can weigh you down in every sense of the word.
At Skinny Ms., we’ve made an effort to bring you some of your favorite qualities of your favorite dishes, but modified to cut back on fat and calories, and filled with healthy, clean eating ingredients. This healthy pasta dish is brimming with the savory garlic flavor and creamy goodness of alfredo, but since it’s done the Skinny Ms. way, it’s a healthy meal that you can enjoy without guilt.
We’ve combined low fat milk with Parmesan cheese and chicken broth for a sauce that is light, yet still creamy and comforting. And the unmistakable taste of delicious garlic permeates this dish, so that each and every forkful is savory and delicious. We use this sauce to top whole wheat pasta, which makes the dish even more nutritious. If you’ve never tried whole wheat spaghetti, give it a whirl, literally! It’s nutty flavor may surprise you. It’s a delicious complex carbohydrate that adds fiber and nutrients to your pasta dinner.
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 cup milk low-fat
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch Optional (see note below)
- 4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or long pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Over medium heat, in a large saucepan with extra virgin olive oil, sautè the garlic until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, pasta, salt & pepper then bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, then simmer until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally, about 17 minutes. Time depends on the kind of spaghetti you have.
- When it's cooked, turn off the fire then add the Parmesan and parsley. Mix well then serve while hot.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Have you made this recipe?
Tag @skinnyms on Instagram or hashtag it #skinnyms
More Pasta Dishes at Skinny Ms.:
5 Healthy Pasta Combinations to Try
Creamy Three Cheese Pasta Filling
Pasta with White Fish, Tomatoes, and Zucchini
Get the low-down on healthy recipes and heart-pumping workouts on our Facebook page and our Pinterest. And stay up to date on all things Skinny Ms. By subscribing to our newsletter!
We love feedback! Head to the comments section to let us know what you think of this post, or what you’d like to see on our site.
SaveSave
Mine turned out a little drier than picture – will watch pasta closer to make sure some creaminess left and take off heat. Flavor is amazing – no doubt will be made again and again! Added oven-cooked chicken breast. Thanks for sharing!
Chicken breast is a great addition! So glad you liked it, Becky!
How can you accurately measure calories when there is no measurement for the EVOO?
Deborah, It’s 1 teaspoon. 🙂
How could I have miss this recipe? So yum and so easy. I use home made almond milk instead. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jessa, I’m so happy you found it. 🙂
I’ve made this before, and i really enjoyed it! I have some leftover ham that I smoked this weekend. I think it would be a great addition, kind of like a carbonara?
Angela, I agree, that would be delicious.
It was delicious with ham by the way. All my kids said they would eat it again.
Angela, YEAH!!! That makes me happy. 🙂
Its a great dish, although I found the sauce didn’t really thicken so added 2tbs cornstarch. Added peas as well was delicious.
Excellent dish! It was quick to make and very delicious.