I love carbs! They are the hardest thing for me to try to cut back on when I am trying to lose a little extra weight. Pastas, breads, and just about any other carb you can think of are my favorites. I’ve learned to find ways to lower my carb intake rather than get rid of them all together, and I’ve also found ways to substitute healthier options while still being able to enjoy some of my favorites.
I’ve shared Modern Table Meals with you before, but I was excited to try some of their new meal kits, as well as their lentil pastas that can be used with my own favorite recipes! Since I was initially introduced to them and ordered them online, I’ve been noticing them in more grocery stores which makes them even more convenient to use.
The two new meal kits are Homestyle Mac and Cheese and Pesto! We love them both, but the macaroni and cheese was a big hit with our whole family. I added a few additional vegetables and some meat to make it a hearty meal, but it would have been delicious by itself too!
I have so many pasta recipes that we love, and now that Modern Table Meals has come out with three bean pastas, I can replace regular noodles and still enjoy my favorites! The taste is great, and I love that the lentil penne pasta has 15 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving! I’ve found a healthier way to eat my carbs!
Here’s the recipe for one of my favorite creamy pasta sauces! It works perfect with veggies, meat, and the lentil penne pasta from Modern Table Meals!
Creamy Cheese Sauce
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup milk
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 shredded parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
Cut cream cheese into cubes and melt over medium low heat until melted. Whisk in milk until creamy. Add parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir until cheese it melted. Pour over cooked pasta, add your favorite meats and veggies and serve. My favorites are broccoli, chicken, and bacon!
Enjoy!
I love simple recipes like this. I also love that they’re making pastas out of veggies and beans now.
I hope they have them at our local Target or other store because that is an awesome way to up my protein since I’m not too much of a fan of meat.
this sounds like a great recipe thanks for sharing this with us..
I have never heard of Modern Table Meals before reading all the helpful tips and recipes here. I am definitely going to give Modern Table Meals a try!
Looks yummy. I haven’t seen Modern Table Meals available around here, though. 🙁
They are so good! I keep finding them in new stores and you can order online too! Hopefully they’ll be in stores near you soon!
I have tried modern table meals and they are convenient and tasty too! I have not tried as of yet the Homestyle Mac and Cheese and Pesto but I do want to.
This recipe sounds amazing and healthy and one we have to try.
Wow, what a great product! I have a picky toddler, and this pasta would be a great way to get some extra protein in him. Love that the lentil rotini has 24g of protein per serving!
We really like to make pasta dishes in our house, so this looks yummy!
Carbs are my downfall too! I’ll have to check this out! 🙂
this is definitely something we would love to try. I like finding more nutritious options in pasta and making yummy dishes with it.