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Make it a Meal
Add these dishes to make a full meal:
Fresh Baby Spinach with Wild Mushrooms
Tuscan White Bean and Tuna Salad
Wine Pairings
Two kinds of cheeses add flavor and creaminess to this delicious pasta dish. Parmesan cheese can be substituted for Asiago cheese.
Preparation facts
Servings: 4
Yield: 6 cups (1.4L)
Ingredients
1 cup (240mL) milk, skim
1/2 cup (115g) cottage cheese, lowfat
1 Tbs (8g) cornstarch, rounded
1/2 cup (60g) freshly grated Asiago cheese
1/8 tsp (1g) black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 tsp (1g) nutmeg
8 oz (230g) linguine, uncooked
Vegetable oil spray
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz (115g) ham, extra lean, diced (or smoked pork loin)
1/2 cup (75g) peas, frozen
Directions
Combine milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch in food processor and process until smooth.
Transfer milk mixture to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Add Asiago cheese, pepper, and nutmeg, stir until cheese melts. Set aside.
Cook linguine in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until done.
While pasta is cooking, coat a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Over medium heat, add garlic and ham; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in peas and sauté 2 more minutes. Stir in milk mixture and cook until heated.
Pour mixture over cooked, drained pasta in a large bowl and toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
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2006-09-07
