Creamy Pasta And Cheese Ww Style Food

EASY PARMESAN AND CREAM CHEESE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Microwave cream cheese, milk and Parmesan cheese in 1 quart casserole until sauce is smooth, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in seasonings.
• Toss with hot, cooked pasta.

PENNE IN CREAMY GARLIC CHEESE SAUCE (WW)

Steps:

• In large pot of boiling water, cook garlic 3 minutes, until softened.
• With slotted spoon, remove garlic from water.
• Mince garlic; set aside.
• In same pot of boiling water, cook broccoli 3 minutes, until bright green and just softened.
• With slotted spoon, remove broccoli from water; set aside.
• In same pot of boiling water, cook penne 8-10 minutes, until tender.
• Drain, discarding liquid; set aside.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, with wire whisk, combine milk and flour, blending until flour is dissolved.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk, 4 minutes, until mixture is bubbling and thickened; stir in minced garlic.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, pepper and salt to milk mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted.
• Stir in cooked broccoli and penne; cook, stirring frequently, just until heated through.
• SERVING (1 1/2 CUPS) PROVIDES: 1 Milk, 1 1/2 Vegetables, 1 Protein, 2 Breads, 10 Optional Calories.
• PER SERVING: 384 Calories, 6 g Total Fat, 4 g Saturated Fat, 21 mg Cholesterol, 590 mg Sodium, 56 g Total Carbohydrate, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 27 g Protein, 673 mg Calcium; 7 points.

23 BEST WEIGHT WATCHERS CHICKEN RECIPE COLLECTION

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a Weight Watchers chicken dish in 30 minutes or less!

WEIGHT WATCHERS TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Lightly spray your pot with cooking spray and set Instant Pot to sauté. Once your pot is hot add tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Cook until just fragrant using a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent sticking.
• Brown chicken on all sides for 3-5 minutes. This will prevent chicken from sticking together when under pressure.
• Add your whole wheat noodles and chicken broth to the pot. Stir and make sure all of the pasta is pushed below the liquid.
• Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Select Pressure Cook (high) and set the cook time for 3 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, blend the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese together until smooth and set aside.
• When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Drain extra liquid, if necessary.
• Add spinach and fresh basil to the pot and stir until the leaves have wilted, then drain the excess liquid from the pot. Allow the pasta to cool for a minute or two so the dairy doesn't curdle.
• Add the parmesan along with the blended yogurt and cottage cheese, then stir until mixed.
• Lightly spray a skillet with cooking oil, then add tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs, and pepper. Sauté over high heat for 30 seconds.
• Next, add the cubed chicken and brown for 1-2 minutes until chicken no longer sticks together.
• Place all of the contents of your skillet into your crockpot, and add chicken broth.
• Cover with the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
• During the last 30 minutes of the cook time, stir in your noodles, and make sure all the pasta is covered in liquid. If you need to add more liquid, do so now.
• Once the cook time is complete, add your spinach and basil Stir until spinach is wilted. Drain the excess liquid from the pot.
• Blend cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth, and add to the pot.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and serve immediately, topped with fresh basil.
• Lightly spray a large skillet or pot with cooking oil, then add tomatoes, garlic, Italian herbs, and pepper. Sauté over high heat for 30 seconds.
• Next, add cubed chicken to the skillet and brown for 1-2 minutes until chicken no longer sticks together.
• Add your pasta and chicken broth to the skillet, stir, and make sure all the noodles are covered. Once the broth begins to boil, cover your skillet and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Once the pasta is cooked, add spinach and basil. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
• Blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth, then add to the pan.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and serve immediately topped with fresh basil.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN PASTA (WW)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C or 200C fan forced.
• Line a baking tray with baking paper and place pumpkin on prepared tray and lightly spray with oil and then bake for 20 minutes and then add tomatoes and bake for a further 10 minutes or until pumpkin is lightly browned and tomatoes softened.
• Meanwhile cook the pasta in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet instructions, or until just tender and then drain.
• Heat oil in a non stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken and cook stirring for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and then transfer to a plate.
• Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened and then return chicken to the pan.
• Blend cornflour and a little evaporated milk in a jug and stir in remaining milk and then add this milk mixture to the pan and bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
• Add the cooked pasta, olives and roasted pumpkin and tomatoes to the sauce and toss gently to combine and serve pasta sprinkled with cheese.

CREAMY PASTA WITH SPINACH - WEIGHT WATCHERS FREESTYLE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the box.
• In a medium sauce pan add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, dried minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and add to the sauce. Stir occasionally until the cream cheese is melted.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and spinach. Cook 5 more minutes.
• Add the pasta to the sauce and stir together.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - PASTA.COM

Steps:

• Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and onions / shallots and cook for a minute.
• Stir in the chicken and cook until browned. Reduce the heat until chicken is fully cooked.
• In a separate pot, prepare the pasta as indicated on the package instructions. Remove from heat about 2 minutes before the time indicated on the package. Reserve a cup of pasta water in case you want to use it to loosen up the sauce later. You can also use a bit of chicken or vegetable broth.
• While you're waiting for the pasta to cook, mix the yogurt, milk, and mozzarella in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
• Transfer the pasta to the skillet with the chicken.
• Add in the seasonings. Stir well to combine.
• Pour in the yogurt/milk/cheese mixture.
• Cook and stir for one minute until cheese is melted.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the spinach.
• Sprinkle on a little bit of parmesan
• Serve and enjoy.

PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE (WW)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions using the 1/8 teaspoon salt in the water.
• While pasta is cooking remove sausge from casings (or even easier -- use the packaged Italan sausage already removed from casings) and cook in skillet over medium high heat (3-5 minutes). Stir in the kale and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in broth and season with salt and pepper. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low, cook or another 5-10 minutes or until cooker through.
• Stir in pasta and heat through.
• Sprinkle each portion with 2 T cheese OR add grated cheese to mixture and serve family style.

WEIGHT WATCHERS CREAMY CHEESE CAPELLINI

Steps:

• Cook the capellini according to package directions, omitting the salt if desired.
• Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
• While the water for the pasta is heating up, heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the tomatoes and garlic.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the spinach in batches, stirring just until each batch is wilted.
• Add the capellini, reserved cooking liquid, cheeses and salt.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheeses are melted.
• Serve at once.