Rice, pasta and breads
Creamy Pasta Primavera

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Mary from California.
Portions: 6
Serving size: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- one 8-ounce package cream cheese, cubed
- 3/4 cup Rice Dream® Original Classic
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Preparation
- Prepare pasta as directed on package (without salt). During last 5 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli and carrots to water. Drain.
- Mix cream cheese, Rice Dream®, Parmesan cheese, onion and seasonings in a large saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
- Add pasta and vegetables together; toss lightly and serve hot.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 306
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbohydrate: 36 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
- Sodium: 188 mg
- Potassium: 242 mg
- Phosphorus: 134 mg
- Calcium: 87mg
- Fiber: 2.0 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 2 starch
- 1 vegetable, medium potassium
- 3 fat
Carbohydrate Choices
- 2-1/2
Helpful Hints
- For a higher protein dish add chicken or shrimp.
- Frozen broccoli and carrots can be substituted for the fresh vegetables.
- Enriched rice milk contains added phosphorus and calcium. Look for the unenriched products.
What's everyone saying?
1 reviews | Avg. User Rating:We had this for supper tonight and it was great! It is very easy to make, and tastes even better. This a keeper.
Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2009, 5:12 PM - Inappropriate review?

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