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Healthy Fettuccine
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients:
1/2 lb whole wheat fettuccine
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep hot.
2. 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.
3. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com