Parmesan Spinach and Noodles

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• 6 * 6 ounces uncooked yolk-free noodles
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 * 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 1 * 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 4 * 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 * 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

* Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place onion in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for
* 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; cover and cook on high for 2 minutes or until tender. Add spinach; cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 minutes or until spinach is thawed; stir.
* Add the soup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk and seasonings; mix well. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 6 minutes or until heated through, stirring once. Drain noodles; add to spinach mixture and stir to coat. Yield: 5 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 286 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 544 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.