Creamy Pasta Primavera

Name: Davita
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis Diabetes Dialysis

Portions: 6

Serving Size: 1 cup

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Ingredients

1 cup carrots
8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup green onion
8 ounces whole wheat bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 cup broccoli florets
3/4 cup Rice Dream® Original Classic rice drink
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Nutrients per serving

Calories 306

Protein 9 g

Carbohydrates 36 g

Fat 14 g

Cholesterol 43 mg

Sodium 200 mg

Potassium 277 mg

Phosphorus 175 mg

Calcium 91 mg

Fiber 4.0 g

Preparation

Slice carrots, chop green onion, and cube cream cheese .
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.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

2 starch
1/2 vegetable, medium potassium
2 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.

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DaVita renal dietitian Mary from California.

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