Chicken "Alfredo" Primaver with Whole Wheat Pasta

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat linguine
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 6 to 8 ounces green beans, sliced into 1-inch lengths (about 1 cup sliced)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 16 ounces shredded low fat Swiss cheese (2 cups)
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the linguine according to the package directions, adding the spinach, the green beans, and the peas to the cooking water during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and return the pasta and vegetables to the pot.
While the linguine is cooking, melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Stir in the salt and a couple of grindings of pepper. Add the cheese slowly, stirring until it melts.
Return the pot of cooked pasta and vegetables to low heat. Add the cheese sauce and the chicken and mix well. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with the chopped basil. Serve immediately.