What You Need:
4 oz. fettuccine noodles, uncooked
1 T of butter
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
1/4 C onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1/4 C milk
1/4 C Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 t lemon juice
1 t lemon peel, grated
1/8 t pepper
How to Make It:
Cook the fettuccine noodles according to the directions on the package then drain them well.
Place the butter in a skillet and place the skillet over medium heat.
When the butter has completely melted stir in the asparagus, onion and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender.
Add the cream cheese cubes and milk to the skillet stirring to combine.
Add in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon peel.
Sprinkle the pepper into the mixture and blend the ingredients together well.
Cook, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes being sure the cheese has completely melted.
Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss to coat well.
Makes 2 servings
Preparation time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking time: approximately 10 minutes not including cooking the noodles
Total time: approximately 25 minutes
Asparagus makes this dish a hit. Finding fresh asparagus can be a difficult task. If fresh asparagus is not available substitute cut up broccoli instead.
