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zesty alfredo pasta heaven

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Teresa Jacobson
@foundmyzen
New Orleans, LA

This is the BEST semi-homemade sauce I've ever made!! It has so much flavor and blends together so nicely! This could easily be made into a wonderful vegetarian pasta dish by omitting chicken and adding more veggies of your choice. This cheesy but light dish will quickly become your favorite too!

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For zesty alfredo pasta heaven

  • 15 oz
    jar alfredo sauce
  • 1 c
    chipotle gouda (boar's head cheese) shredded
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese,shredded
  • 14 1/2 oz
    canned diced tomatoes with sweet onions (hunt's brand)
  • 3/4 c
    plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 c
    skim milk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried parsley flakes
  • 2-3 c
    diced chicken, cooked
  • 8 oz
    fresh mushrooms
  • 1 lb
    ziti rigati pasta (or pasta of your choice)
  • 1/2 c
    whole wheat bread crumbs

How To Make zesty alfredo pasta heaven

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • 2
    Prepare pasta to al dente per package directions; drain. Meanwhile,in a skillet, brown chicken in a olive oil; dice and set aside.
  • 3
    In a skillet, saute mushrooms in olive oil.
  • 4
    In bowl, combine alfredo sauce, chipotle gouda, parmesan, canned tomatoes, yogurt, milk, water and dried parsley; blend well.
  • 5
    Combine all ingredients and pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve.
  • 6
    Cal per serving: 349 Total fat: 12.6g Sat fat: 6.7g Cholesterol: 96g Sodium: 861g Total carbs: 32.9 Dietary fiber: 1.7g Sugars: 4.3g Protein: 24.8g
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