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Straw and hay

Straw and hay
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Ingredients/Components

  • salt - 1/4 tsp
  • cornstarch - 1 Tbsp
  • ground nutmeg - 1/8 tsp
  • freshly ground pepper - 1/8 tsp
  • low-fat cottage cheese - 1/2 c
  • skim milk - 1 c
  • frozen English peas - 1/2 c
  • clove garlic, crushed - 1 item
  • vegetable cooking spray - 1 item
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided - 1/2 c
  • diced, lean, cooked ham - 4 oz
  • fettucine uncooked - 4 oz
  • spinach fettucine uncooked - 4 oz

How to make straw and hay:

Combine milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch in container of food processor or electric blender. Top with cover and process until smooth. Transfer milk mixture to a medium nonstick skillet. Place over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring well until cheese melts; set aside. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium heat until hot. Add ham and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in peas and saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in reserved milk mixture; set aside. Cook fettucine and spinach fettucine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain. Place in a large bowl; pour ham mixture over pasta, tossing until well combined. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Yields 12 servings. Contains 118 calories per 1/2-cup serving.

Recipe categories: Pasta, Main dish, Pork.

Rating:
Straw and hay
3.7
Average rating: 3.7 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT25M
Total Time: PT25M


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