⏱ 45 min totalFettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce
Per 1 serving · 367 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g22% of calories
- Carbs68g55% of calories
- Fat13g24% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce (367 g) has 467 calories, with 27 g of protein, 68 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (55% of calories). It is high in protein (53% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and Vitamin A (64% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein53%
- Dietary fiber41%
- Vitamin A64%
- Vitamin K234%
- Thiamine40%
- Riboflavin (B2)48%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C14%
- Vitamin D11%
- Vitamin E16%
- Choline12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat32%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tsp Olive oil
¼ medium Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp All-purpose flour- ½ cup 2% milk
¼ package (10 oz) Spinach
¼ cup Ricotta cheese
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes
¾ tbsp, chopped Basil
½ tsp Nutmeg
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for about 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 2
Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and bubbling, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Mix in the thawed spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and nutmeg. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Serve the pasta topped with the spinach ricotta sauce.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (367 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 572 μg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 280 μg | 234% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 40% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 48% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) | 167 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 32% |
| Choline | 63 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 522 mg | 52% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1,141 mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 193 mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 507 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 33% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 62 μg | 113% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,150 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 6 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 6,197 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 143 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 467 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 89minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 56minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce?
One serving of Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce (1 serving) has 467 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 27 g of protein per serving (53% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 56 g of net carbs and 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce?
296 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Fettuccine with Spinach Ricotta Sauce?
13 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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