HG's Super-Sized Spinach Fettuccine Girlfredo

By sunitagt

1/2 of recipe (about 1 3/4 cups): 338 calories, 6g fat, 582mg sodium, 53.5g carbs, 4.5g fiber, 9g sugars, 14.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 8*

Ingredients

• 4 oz. uncooked spinach fettuccine
• 2 medium zucchini, ends removed
• 3 tbsp. light sour cream
• 1 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
• 3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• Dash black pepper

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from hungry-girl.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium-large pot, cook pasta per package instructions, about 8 minutes.

Drain pasta, transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl, and cover to keep warm.

Use a veggie peeler to peel zucchini into super-thin strips; rotate zucchini after each strip to yield a width similar to fettuccine. Place in another large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 2 - 3 minutes, until soft. Drain and blot away excess moisture.

Thoroughly mix zucchini into fettuccine. Cover to keep warm.

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix all sauce ingredients, breaking cheese wedges into pieces.

Stir in 2 tbsp. water. Microwave at 50 percent power for 1 minute. Stir and microwave at 50 percent power for 30 seconds, or until melted.

Spoon sauce over pasta, and toss to coat. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot.