Suggestion Recipe:

farfalle alfredo withoyster mushrooms

• 1   pound farfalle (bow ties)
• 1/2  pound string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1   onion, chopped
• 1/2  pound oyster mushrooms, sliced
• 6   ounces Neufchatel cheese
• 1   cup fat-free milk
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/2  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2  teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2  cup sliced roasted red peppers
• 3/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2  cup basil leaves

  directions

  1.

  Cook farfalle for about 12 minutes, following package directions. Add string beans during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to pot.

  2.

  Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. Add onion and mushrooms; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Break Neufchatel into pieces and add to skillet, stirring for about 1 minute until it starts to melt.

  3.

  Add milk, salt, garlic powder and pepper to skillet. Simmer on medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Add roasted peppers to sauce; toss sauce with pasta. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan.

  4.

  Spoon pasta into a large bowl; garnish with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the basil.