Fettucine Carbonara

By á-3646

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (8 oz) fettucine, uncooked
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup light cream cheese spread
• 1/4 cup classic ceaser dressing
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pkg (6 oz) smoked ham, cut into short strips
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 3 tbsp parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding peas to the cooking water the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking time.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese spread, dressing and flour in small pan with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is well blended. Add ham; cook on medium-low heat 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Drain fettucine mixture, return to pan. Add sauce mixture, mix lightly. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with parsley. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.