Creamy Vegetable Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked; 1 pound fresh asparagus; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons margarine; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk; 3 tablespoons light process cream cheese; 3/4 cup preshredded Parmesan cheese; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained; Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
1 pound fresh asparagus
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons margarine
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
3 tablespoons light process cream cheese
3/4 cup preshredded Parmesan cheese
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
Freshly ground pepper (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
2
While pasta cooks, snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler or knife, if desired. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes; drain.
3
Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
4
Combine asparagus, cheese sauce, pasta, and beans in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces fettuccine, uncooked, 1 pound fresh asparagus, 1/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons margarine, and more.

Yes, Creamy Vegetable Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Vegetable Pasta

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