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Lemon Pasta with Green Veggies

Lemon Pasta with Green Veggies

Asparagus, pea pods, and other green veggies lend springtime flavor to cheesy, lemon pasta.
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces rigatoni or ziti
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped or sliced raw green vegetables
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta following package directions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch frying pan over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender,about 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and remove cooked vegetables to a serving dish. Keep warm.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add milk and cream cheese to skillet. Stir until cheese had melted and mixture is creamy. Add grated lemon peel and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine, add to cooked pasta and toss to coat.
  4. Serve pasta topped with mixed vegetables and black pepper.  Makes 3-4 servings.