1 cup macaroni or other small pasta (1/2 lb)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoon cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella OR cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
salt and pepper
In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm. Meanwhile, steam or boil carrots for 4 minutes. Add peas and cook until carrots are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain and return to pot. In small saucepan, heat milk over medium heat, until steaming. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth. Stir in basil.
Add to pasta along with vegetables, cheeses and green onions. Toss to mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 3 servings.
Calories….303…..Fat…..8 g…..Carbs…..43 g…..Sodium…..243 mg…..Fiber….2.5 g.