zesty alfredo pasta heaven

New Orleans, LA
Updated on Nov 6, 2012

This is the BEST semi-homemade sauce I've ever made!! It has so much flavor and blends together so nicely! This could easily be made into a wonderful vegetarian pasta dish by omitting chicken and adding more veggies of your choice. This cheesy but light dish will quickly become your favorite too!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces jar alfredo sauce
  • 1 cup chipotle gouda (boar's head cheese) shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese,shredded
  • 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes with sweet onions (hunt's brand)
  • 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2-3 cups diced chicken, cooked
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
  • 1 pound ziti rigati pasta (or pasta of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

How To Make zesty alfredo pasta heaven

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Step 2
    Prepare pasta to al dente per package directions; drain. Meanwhile,in a skillet, brown chicken in a olive oil; dice and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a skillet, saute mushrooms in olive oil.
  • Step 4
    In bowl, combine alfredo sauce, chipotle gouda, parmesan, canned tomatoes, yogurt, milk, water and dried parsley; blend well.
  • Step 5
    Combine all ingredients and pour into prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve.
  • Step 6
    Cal per serving: 349 Total fat: 12.6g Sat fat: 6.7g Cholesterol: 96g Sodium: 861g Total carbs: 32.9 Dietary fiber: 1.7g Sugars: 4.3g Protein: 24.8g

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #mushrooms
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #baked
Keyword: #Alfredo
Keyword: #tomatoes
Keyword: #veggies
Keyword: #yogurt
Keyword: #gouda
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake

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