Asparagus Fettuccine Bake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Easy, low fat fettucine bake. Ham can be omitted for vegetarians. A mix of spinach and plain noodles can also be used. Ingredients:
2 cups asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into in inch or cooked fettuccine pasta |
1/2 cup chopped lean leg ham |
1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil |
1 tablespoon low-fat butter |
2 tablespoons plain flour |
2 cups skim milk |
1/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard |
black pepper (to season) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to moderate.
2. To make sauce, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat, add flour, stirring continuously over heat for 1 minute.
3. Add milk nd bring to boil, stirring constantly until mix thickens, about 4- 5 minutes.
4. Add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese mustard and pepper, mix well.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Place asparagus, pasta, basil and ham in a bowl.
7. Mix well, transfer this mixture into a baking dish and then pour sauce over top.
8. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden.
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