Asparagus Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen asparagus spears
2 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 c. skim milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
dash of white pepper
1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

Preparation

Cook asparagus; drain well.
Place in a shallow serving dish and keep warm.
Melt margarine in pan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt, mustard and pepper.
Gently stir in cottage cheese; cook over low heat 1 minute.
Spoon over asparagus and sprinkle egg over sauce. Makes 8 servings at 54 calories per serving.