Straw And Hay

• 1 c. skim milk
• 1/2 c. low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
• vegetable cooking spray
• 4 oz. diced, lean, cooked ham
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 c. frozen English peas
• 4 oz. fettucine (uncooked)
• 4 oz. spinach fettucine (uncooked)

1. Combine milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch in container of food processor or electric blender.
2. Top with cover and process until smooth.
3. Transfer milk mixture to a medium nonstick skillet. Place over medium heat.
4. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg, stirring well until cheese melts; set aside.
5. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
6. Place over medium heat until hot.
7. Add ham and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
8. Stir in peas and saute 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in reserved milk mixture; set aside.
10. Cook fettucine and spinach fettucine according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
11. Drain.
12. Place in a large bowl; pour ham mixture over pasta, tossing until well combined.
13. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
14. Serve immediately.
15. Yields 12 servings.
16. Contains 118 calories per 1/2-cup serving.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=472689 (may not work)