1 | 9 oz. pkg. | Refrigerated fettuccine |
1 | 9 oz. Pkg. | Refrigerated spinach fettuccine |
1 1/2 | Cups | Frozen baby sweet peas, thawed |
2 | Tbsps. | Margarine or butter |
2 | 8 oz. pkgs. | Fresh mushrooms, sliced |
6 | Oz. | Thinly sliced lean ham, |
Cut into 1/2" strips | ||
3 | Cups | Skim milk |
2 | Tbsps. | Pillsbury all-purpose flour |
1/3 | Cup | Light cream cheese |
1/8 | Tsp. | Nutmeg |
3/4 | Cup | Grated parmesan cheese |
In a dutch oven or large saucepan, cook fettuccine to desired doneness as directed on packages, adding peas during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Return to saucepan or place in a large serving bowl; cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, melt margarine in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add ham; cook and stir 1 minute. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup milk and the flour; blend until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining milk. Pour into skillet; cook over medium-high heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook until cream cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Pour sauce mixture over cooked fetuccine. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese; toss gently to coat and serve immediately.
YIELD: (6) 1 3/4 Cup servings.