Fresh Asparagus Fettuccine Parmesan from Healthy Diabetic Recipes

Fresh Asparagus Fettuccine Parmesan Recipe

Recipe Ingredients:

8 oz uncooked fettuccine
1 lb fresh asparagus
= (or 1 [10-oz] package frozen cut
asparagus)
3 oz Neufchâtel cheese, softened
1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk, plus
2 tbsp fat-free (skim) milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe Instructions:

Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil over high heat in large nonstick skillet. Add asparagus. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

Place Neufchâtel cheese, milk and lemon juice in food processor or blender; process until smooth.

Combine pasta, asparagus and cream cheese mixture; return to skillet. Add 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and salt; blend. Place in serving dishes; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and pepper.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 287; Calories from Fat 26%; Total Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Protein 16g; Carbohydrates 40g; Cholesterol 76mg; Sodium 421mg; Dietary Fiber 1g.

Comments: Perk up the traditional fettuccine alfredo with the delicate flavor of fresh asparagus and a splash of lemon. No one will ever guess this sensational dish is low-fat!

Source:
"Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com"
S(Formatted for MC6):
"08-09-2002 by Joe Comiskey - jcomiskey@krypto.net"
Copyright:
"© Publications International Ltd, 2002"

Servings: 4

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