Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

prep time:: 35 min
total time:: 35 min

Makes 2 servings

Barbara Cameron

ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (2 oz)
4 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, quartered lengthwise
1/4 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
3/4 cup cooked ham strips (1x1/4 inch)
1/4 cup light garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5-oz container)
1 teaspoon butter or margarine, softened
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed

directions

1
In 4-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus, carrots and peas the last 6 minutes of cooking time.
2
After adding vegetables, return to boiling; cook until pasta is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender.
3
Drain; return to saucepan.
4
Add ham and spreadable cheese to pasta mixture.
5
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and smooth.

notes

1 Serving: Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1 1/2g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 1350mg; Total Carbohydrate 49g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 11g); Protein 23g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 90%; Vitamin C 10%; Ca

Source: Mum