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Slimmed-Down Pasta Primavera

 

Although this meatless main dish is low-calorie and low-fat, no one will label it "diet food." Reduced-fat cream cheese gives a richness to the creamy sauce.

 

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Total: 25 mins

Rated:

 

1 star 2 starts 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars

 

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1 9-ounce package frozen French-style green beans

1/2 cup coarsely chopped red or green sweet pepper

1/4 cup water

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 of an 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cubed

3 cups hot cooked rotini or fettuccine

1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

 

Directions

1. For sauce, in a medium saucepan combine mushrooms, green beans, sweet pepper, water, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 4 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Do not drain.

2. Stir together milk and cornstarch; stir into vegetable mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Add cream cheese, stirring until melted.

3. To serve, pour the sauce over hot cooked pasta. Serve with tomato wedges. Makes 4 servings.



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