Healthy Fettuccine
- 12 lb whole wheat fettuccine
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 12 teaspoon table salt
- 14 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 14 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep hot.
- Meanwhile, place butter and oil in a large skillet; melt over medium heat.
- Add asparagus, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus begins to brown, about 6 minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and half and half; add to skillet used to cook asparagus.
- Place skillet over medium heat; add cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Add pasta, asparagus and remaining ingredients to skillet; stir to combine and serve immediately.
- Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
whole wheat fettuccine, butter, olive oil, salt, black pepper, egg, cornstarch, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/healthy-fettuccine-364869 (may not work)