Fettuccine With Peas Or Broccoli

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (1 lb) package fettuccine or 1 (1 lb) package egg noodles
• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 2 cups julienne-cut cooked ham
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas or 1 (10 ounce) package chopped broccoli, partially thawed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook fettuccine following label directions, just until barely tender.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, heat butter in a large skillet; saute onion in butter until tender.
• 3 stir in ham and vegetables.
• 4 stir in flour; cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender but crisp.
• 5 stir in cream gradually.
• 6 bring to boiling.
• 7 taste; add salt and pepper, if needed.
• 8 drain pasta; return to pan.
• 9 pour hot sauce over the fettuccine.
• 10 sprinkle with cheese.
• 11 toss and serve immediately.