Creamy Linguine with Asiago Cheese and Ham

Yield: 6 cups (1.4L)

Servings: 4

Related recipes: Cheese, Dairy Foods, Garlic, Main Dishes, Pasta, Peas, Pork

Two kinds of cheeses add flavor and creaminess to this delicious pasta dish. Parmesan cheese can be substituted for Asiago cheese.

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Ingredients

1 cup (240mL) milk, skim

1/2 cup (115g) cottage cheese, lowfat

1 Tbsp (8g) cornstarch, rounded

1/2 cup (60g) freshly grated Asiago cheese

1/8 tsp (1g) black pepper, freshly ground

1/8 tsp (1g) nutmeg

8 ounces (230g) linguine, uncooked

Vegetable oil spray

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 ounces (115g) ham, extra lean, diced (or smoked pork loin)

1/2 cup (75g) peas, frozen

Directions

Combine milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch in food processor and process until smooth.

Transfer milk mixture to a sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Add Asiago cheese, pepper, and nutmeg, stir until cheese melts. Set aside.

Cook linguine in a large pot of rapidly boiling water until done.

While pasta is cooking, coat a large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Over medium heat, add garlic and ham; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in peas and sauté 2 more minutes. Stir in milk mixture and cook until heated.

Pour mixture over cooked, drained pasta in a large bowl and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 314
Total Fat: 3g
% Calories from fat: 8%
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrate: 51g
Cholesterol: 16mg
Sodium: 576mg