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Straw & Hay Fettuccine
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Servings:
8 (122 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
10 minutesCook Time:
30 minutes
Ingredients
Classic straw and hay fettuccine combines half plain pasta as straw and half green pasta as hay. Topped with sweet peas and a light cream sauce, this dish will also delight your tongue.
6 oz. plain fettuccine
6 oz. spinach fettuccine
2 tsp. olive oil
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cups peas
4 Tbsp. skim milk
4 Tbsp. low-fat Ricotta cheese
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over low and saute mushrooms until tender (5-8 minutes). Add the peas, cover, and cook until tender (2-3 minutes).
3. In small bowl, whisk together milk and cheeses. Remove pan from heat and stir in milk mixture, using residual heat to warm the sauce.
4. Toss with pasta to serve.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 8 (122 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 212 kcal (11%) |
| Calories from Fat | 25 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 3 g (4%) |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g (4%) |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg (1%) |
| Sodium | 83 mg (3%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 38 g (13%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g (13%) |
| Protein | 10 g (16%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg (7%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 49 mg (4%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (12%) |
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