Lemon-Tossed Linguine
Yield: Makes 3 servings
Lemon is rapidly becoming an appealing substitute for high fat sauces. Once you've tried this exceptional combination, you may never go back to your original sauces.
Ingredients:
8
ounces uncooked linguine noodles
3
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2
teaspoons reduced-fat margarine
2
tablespoons minced chives
1/3
cup fat-free (skim) milk
1
tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1
tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2
teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4
teaspoon white pepper
3
tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1.
Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well. Place in medium bowl; sprinkle lemon juice over noodles.
2.
Meanwhile, melt margarine in small saucepan over medium heat. Add chives; cook until chives are soft. Combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl; stir into saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in dill, parsley, lemon peel and pepper.
3.
Pour milk mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat evenly. Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/2 cup |
| Sodium |
110 mg |
| Protein |
8 g |
| Fiber |
2 g |
| Carbohydrate |
27 g |
| Cholesterol |
7 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
1 g |
| Total Fat |
3 g |
| Calories from Fat |
18 % |
| Calories |
173 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat |
1/2 |
| Starch |
1-1/2 |
| Fat |
1/2 |