What you will need:
1/2 pound linguine
1 1/2C half & half
1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, diced
3/4C grated Parmesan cheese
3/4C crumbled English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions*
1-2Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
2C fresh spinach
1tsp Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley
*The English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions can be bought at Trader Joe's.
What you will do:
- Put on a pot of water, bring to a boil, salt your water and cook your linguine. I recommend drizzling a bit of olive oil into the water while the pasta is cooking to keep it from sticking.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic, both cheeses, basil, sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook over med-hi heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
- In a smaller saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add tomatoes and spinach. Cook until tomatoes are warmed through and spinach is slightly wilted.
- Add tomatoes and spinach to the alfredo sauce and stir. Toss with the linguine and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish (optional).
Additional options:
- Replace the Half & Half with 1C of reduced fat milk and 1/2C of Greek Yogurt for lower fat and extra protein.
- Add in some grilled chicken or shrimp.
*Mommy note: I blended the spinach into the alfredo sauce so our 2 year old would actually eat it. And she did! Photographic proof:
