This cheat’s version of a popular dish is made with a healthy delicious twist, with a bonus of hardly any washing up.

Method:

  1. Cook the spaghetti following the directions on the pack.
  2. Heat a pan over medium heat and soften the chopped onions and garlic with a spray of oil or little splash of water.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and fry until cooked.
  4. Reduce the heat then add the cream cheese and gently stir then add the milk and parmesan little by little until all combined.
  5. Drain the spaghetti and then toss into the sauce and stir well.
  6. Serve with a couple of leaves of baby spinach.

Tips

If you eat meat, you could always add another protein boost with a handful of cooked chicken or diced ham.

Servings: 4
Time: 20 mins

What’s in a serving:

Calories: 220
Fat: 4.7g
Saturates: 2.5g
Sugars: 7.2g
Salts: 0.79g

Ingredients:

  • 300g wholewheat spaghetti
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, finely sliced
  • 150g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 170g garlic and herb soft cream cheese
  • 200ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 60g parmesan, grated
  • 100g baby spinach