Fettuccine alfredo from scratch

1 pkg fettuccine 16 oz
3 tbs butter
3 tbs flour
1-12oz can evaporated milk
2 cups 2% milk
2.5 cups shredded pecorino romano
 
Boil the pasta according to package directions
 In a sauce pan, melt the butter and add the flour.  Stir to make a rue.  Add the evaporated milk gradually.  It will thicken quick.  Add the 2% milk and keep stirring till slightly thickened.  Towards the end add the shredded cheese.  Stir till well blended and melted.  If it’s too thick add a ladle of the pasta water and keep stirring till combined. 
Drain the pasta but keep some of the water.  In a large bowl mix the pasta and the alfredo sauce together till all the pasta is coated.  Enjoy1
 
Food weight 87oz=30C/oz
 
Nutrition Facts
Servings 87.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 30
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 60 mg
Potassium 27 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 1 g

 
 

Pear Gateau

1.3lbs d’anjou pears
Juice of one lemon
 
Cake:
3 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
¾ cup 2% milk
2 tbsp butter melted
1 cup flour
 
Clean and slice the pears thinly.  Drench them in the lemon juice so they won’t brown
 
Cake:
 
Beat together the eggs and the sugar till frothy and white.  Add the milk and the melted butter and combine well.  Add the flour and beat till well mixed together.  Fold in the sliced pears making sure they are all well covered.  In a parchment lined cake pan, pour the batter in and bake in a preheated 350°F for almost 2 hours till well browned.  Remove from the oven. 
Sprinkle with a tablespoon of white sugar and burn it with a torch till melted and caramelized. 
 
Nutrition Facts
Servings 40.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 46
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 10 mg
Potassium 16 mg
Total Carbohydrate 9 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 1 g
 

    

Potato, broccoli, cauliflower soup

8 oz broccoli flowerettes
8 oz cauliflower
15oz diced yellow potatoes
5.4oz carrots diced (2 carrots)
1 cup diced onion
¼ cup olive oil
2 tsp crushed garlic
1 14oz can chicken broth
4 cups water
1 cup 2% milk
3 tbsp butter

Wash the vegetables. In a pot saute the onion and the garlic. Add the vegetables, the chicken broth and 4 cups of water. Salt and pepper to taste. Let it come to a boil, and let the vegetables cook till all soft. With and immersion blender, mash the vegetables till it’s creamy. Return to the heat, and add the milk and the butter. Let it come to a boil and lower the heat for about 5 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Servings 68.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 23
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 7 mg
Potassium 63 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 1 g

Spinach with zucchini feta and eggs tart

1 puff pastry jus-rol 13.2oz
8 oz fresh spinach
2 zucchinis 23oz total chopped
½ cup or 2 oz banana peppers chopped
½ cup or 2 oz diced green onion
½ cup dill chopped
½ cup parsley chopped
1 cup diced cooking onion
1 tbsp olive oil to oil the pan
¼ cup olive oil to saute the veggies
10 eggs
5 oz feta crumbled

Prepare the veggies, by washing them, and chopping them. In a frying pan, add ½ cup olive oil. Saute the onions, the banana peppers, the zucchini, till soft. Towards the end, add the spinach and the herbs. Saute till the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper according to taste. Remove from heat.

In the meantime, heat oven to 400°F according to package directions. Oil the cookie sheet with a tablespoon of olive oil. Roll out the puff pastry and slightly roll the edges. Spread the vegetable mixture on top. Break 10 eggs in different spots of the vegetables, about 2-3” apart. Season the eggs with salt and pepper, and place in the oven. Backe for 15-20 minutes till the edges of the puff pastry are lightly brown. Remove from oven and serve. Enjoy!

Total weight of food is 59 oz. Serving per oz = 55Calories

Nutrition Facts
Servings 59.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 55
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 29 mg
Sodium 51 mg
Potassium 110 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 2 g