STRAW AND HAY

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Years after I clipped this recipe from a local newspaper, it's still one of my husband's and my favorites. Sometimes I substitute shrimp or scallops for the ham. We can't decide which way we like it more!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham (4 ounces)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until melted., Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham and garlic for 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese sauce. , Drain fettuccine. Add to sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

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