"Lighter" Fettuccine Primavera

"Lighter" Fettuccine Primavera

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Mmm! The mix of different vegetables and herbs, the creaminess of evaporated milk, and the combination of cheeses, make this fettuccine dish the favorite of all. Take a bit of Italy home!

Estimated Times

Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins
Serving Per Recipe: 4 servings Nutritional Info

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Fettuccine , prepared according to package directions, kept hot

3/4 cup water

1 cup broccoli florets

1/2 cup sliced carrots

1/2 cup red bell pepper strips

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk

1/2 cup fat free chicken broth

1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated reduced fat provolone cheese

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

HEAT water in medium saucepan to boiling. Add broccoli, carrots and bell pepper. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 to 7 minutes. Drain; set aside.

MELT butter in same saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour. Gradually add evaporated milk and chicken broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, cayenne and black pepper until cheese is melted. Toss with pasta. Add vegetables; stir to coat. Serve immediately.

NOTE: May substitute 1 pound frozen vegetables, cooked according to package directions, for fresh vegetables.

Notes

Using NESTLÉ CARNATION Evaporated Fat Free Milk, fat free chicken broth and reduced fat provolone cheese, you will have a recipe that has:

8% less calories
27% less fat
23% less saturated fat
18% less cholesterol
12% less sodium

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