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Lighter Straw and Hay
- Prep Time 35 min
- Total 0 min
- Ingredients 11
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated fettuccine
- 1 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated spinach fettuccine
- 1 1/2 cups frozen baby sweet peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 2 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz. thinly sliced lean ham, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 3 cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light cream cheese (from 8-oz. tub)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook fettuccine to desired doneness as directed on packages, adding peas during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Return to saucepan or place in large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
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Step2Meanwhile, melt margarine in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add ham; cook and stir 1 minute.
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Step3In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the milk and the flour; blend until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining milk. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook until cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally.
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Step4Pour sauce mixture over cooked fettuccine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
490
Calories
14g
Total Fat
28g
Protein
63g
Total Carbohydrate
9g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 3/4 Cups
- Calories
- 490
- Calories from Fat
- 130
- Total Fat
- 14g
- 22%
- Saturated Fat
- 6g
- 30%
- Cholesterol
- 75mg
- 25%
- Sodium
- 990mg
- 41%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 63g
- 21%
- Dietary Fiber
- 5g
- 20%
- Sugars
- 9g
- Protein
- 28g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 6%
- 6%
- Calcium
- 40%
- 40%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
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