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    Home » Blog

    Radiatore Alfredo with Spinach and Basil

    Published: Jan 26, 2021 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 14 Comments

    The other day, I was going to fix spaghetti, but I was feeling creative. I decided to experiment. Spaghetti with crazy noodles turned into a pretty yummy new recipe. All three girls gobbled it up. I call that a success! If you want to try it, here's what I did (I didn't measure much, so I hope the amounts are right).

    *Besides the taste, the other thing I like about this recipe is that it's vegetarian.  I'm not a vegetarian, but meatless meals once in a while sure are nice on the budget.)

    Radiatore Alfredo with Spinach and Basil

    Begin by preparing:

    • 10 oz Radiatore Pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
    • 6 oz spinach, cooked and drained

    When pasta and spinach are almost done, prepare sauce. (Sauce takes 5 minutes or less.)

    Mock Alfredo Sauce:

    3 Tbs butter, 3 Tbs flour, 1 & ½ C milk (*Do not use old flour--it will make the sauce taste terrible!)

    Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour with whisk. Quickly add milk and stir until mixture bubbles and thickens (over medium or low heat). While continuing to stir, add salt and pepper to taste and stir in ¼ C (or more) Parmesan cheese and (optional) ¼ C shredded cheddar cheese.

    Stir in ½ teaspoon chopped fresh basil (use more if it's dried) and the cooked spinach. Mix well and pour over the pasta.  Stir, taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with more Parmesan, if desired. (My kids love to add Parmesan.  If I'm not watching, they'll end up with a mountain of cheese!)

    I was so excited to find something that my whole family enjoyed that I had to share! I hope your family likes it too. (I think the fun-shaped noodles added to the appeal of the recipe.)  The other thing I like about this recipe?  It's vegetarian.  I'm not a vegetarian, but meatless meals once in a while sure are nice on the budget.

    If you enjoy this idea, please "like," "Pin," or share so that others can join the fun!  Thanks!

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Christine

      August 20, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      This looks amazing! I'm definitely adding it to my to-cook list! Thanks for sharing!

      Christine

      Reply
    2. Kathie

      August 21, 2012 at 12:36 pm

      Looks delicious! I have never tried radiatore before! Thanks for linking up to Gettin' Krafty!

      Reply
    3. Ambreen

      August 22, 2012 at 12:06 am

      Very creative, that looks so good! Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe :)

      Reply
    4. Jessi @ Practically Functional

      August 22, 2012 at 12:15 pm

      Ooh yum, that sounds great! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

      Reply
    5. Julie Murkerson

      August 22, 2012 at 12:45 pm

      What a lovely recipe. I love cooking with basil and with the rate my basil plants are growing, I need to find more recipes with basil. I will be adding this to my list of recipes to try. I'm stopping by from the Wednesday Whatsits party. I'd love for you to share this wonderful recipe at my Monday party. http://www.thisgalcooks.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-8.html

      Have a fabulous day!

      Julie
      http://www.thisgalcooks.com

      Reply
    6. Christine

      August 23, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      I just had to click on the photo to see it up close... YUM it looks divine!!!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

      Reply
    7. Jill

      August 24, 2012 at 2:12 am

      Sounds tasty and easy to make! I might have to try this on my family too! I think my kids would love it!

      Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
      Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
      Jill @ Creating my way to Success
      http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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    8. [email protected] Off Friday

      August 24, 2012 at 11:57 pm

      That looks really delicious! I've pinned it!

      Reply
    9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 26, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      This looks delicious!

      Reply
    10. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      August 27, 2012 at 10:02 am

      Pinned this and can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week! I can't wait to see what you share tomorrow! :)

      Reply
    11. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

      August 28, 2012 at 10:54 pm

      This sounds yummy. Thanks so much for sharing at Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again. The party will be live with features tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

      Thanks, Nichi

      Reply
    12. Debi @ Adorned From Above

      August 30, 2012 at 12:57 am

      Hi Heidi,
      Great recipe. I love Alfredo. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/free-bee-sweet-hat-pattern-crocheted.html
      Hope to see you there.
      Debi Bolocofsky
      Adorned From Above
      http://www.adornedfromabove.com

      Reply
    13. Ransom

      October 12, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      Some really wonderful posts on this internet site , thankyou for contribution.

      Reply

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