Weight Watchers Creamy Cheese Capellini Recipes

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WEIGHT WATCHERS CREAMY CHEESE CAPELLINI

I found this recipe in the March/April 2008 issue of Weight Watchers magazine. For those following the points plan, it is 6 points for 1 1/4 cup serving; it is also a CORE plan recipe.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 1 1/4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Weight Watchers Creamy Cheese Capellini image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 541.4, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 19

1/2 lb whole wheat capellini
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 plum tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
6 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt

LEMON-PEPPER CAPELLINI

This is from Rachel Ray. This makes a great side dish to piccata and other breaded meat recipes. Also, throwing in some grilled chicken makes this a wonderful light meal!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 20m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Lemon-Pepper Capellini image

Steps:

  • Place water on to boil for pasta.
  • In a large skillet combine olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic, pepper and the lemon zest.
  • Salt water when it boils then cook cappellini to al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a ladle of cooking water to lemon pepper butter and stir in the lemon juice. Drain pasta and toss with lemon-pepper butter and salt, to taste. Add the basil to the pasta and serve a small bundle alongside your entree or serve as a delicate first course.

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons light butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 lemons, zested and juiced
salt
1/2 lb capellini
1/2 cup basil leaves (shredded or torn)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

WEIGHT WATCHERS TWO-BEAN CHILI

I found this recipe in the March/April 2008 issue of Weight Watchers magazine. It is a CORE recipe for those following the CORE plan and it is a points value of 5 for a serving of 1 cup of chili with 2 tablespoons sour cream and 1 tablespoon of scallions.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Black Beans

Time 37m

Yield 6 cups of chili, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13



Weight Watchers Two-Bean Chili image

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, chili powder and cumin.
  • Cook until the vegetables are softened, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, beans and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the chili thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve topped with the sour cream and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 655.7, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 13, Sugar 8.5, Protein 25.8

1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 lb lean ground beef (7% fat or less)
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
28 ounces diced tomatoes
15 1/2 ounces red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 1/2 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
2 scallions, sliced

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