Pasta Primavera - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
    1 egg
    1/4 c. part skim Ricotta cheese
    1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine (tub)
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 oz. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
    1/8 tsp. each: basil leaves and oregano leaves
    dash of pepper
    1/3 c. each: cooked broccoli florets, cauliflower florets and sliced carrot
    1/2 c. cooked linguine or fettucine (hot)
Preparation
    In blender container, combine milk, egg and Ricotta cheese and process until smooth, scraping down sides of container as necessary; set aside.
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat margarine over medium heat until bubbly and hot.
    Add garlic and saute until softened, about 1 minute.
    Reduce heat to low and add egg mixture, Parmesan (or Romano) cheese, basil, oregano and pepper.
    Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes (do not boil).
    Add broccoli, cauliflower and carrot to sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are heated through, about 1 minute.
    Arrange pasta on serving platter and top with vegetable-cheese mixture.

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