Lean Pasta Primavera

Name: Lean Pasta Primavera
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters broccoli florets; 237 milliliters halved cherry tomatoes; 79 milliliters chicken broth; 3 Tbsps cornstarch; 591 milliliters fat-free (skim) milk; 454 grams refrigerated fettuccine or 12 oz uncooked fettuccine; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 142 grams cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 6 mediums green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 79 milliliters shredded Parmesan cheese; 473 milliliters halved fresh snow pea pods; 0 teaspoons pepper; 237 milliliters light ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoons salt

The recipe Lean Pasta Primavera could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in around 1 hour. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 24g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 475 calories. Head to the store and pick up snow pea pods, parmesan cheese, green onions, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. It works well as a main course.

Instructions

Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package; cover to keep warm.

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Fettuccine

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, cornstarch, basil, salt and pepper to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 2 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.

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Salt And Pepper

Corn Starch

Basil

Sauce

Milk

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Sauce Pan

Whisk

Remove from heat.

In blender or food processor, place 1/2 cup of the sauce, the ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Cover; blend on medium-low speed until smooth. Return mixture to remaining sauce in saucepan; stir well.

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Parmesan