Parmesan Asparagus Fettuccine

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:

Fix the fettuccine noodles according to the package, drain well and set aside.
Melt the butter in a skillet placed over medium heat.
Add the asparagus, onion and garlic to the melted butter and stir to coat.
Cook for 5 minutes being sure the asparagus is fork tender.
Stir in the cream cheese and the milk until blended well.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon peel.
Sprinkle the pepper into the sauce blending well.
Cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted the sauce is smooth.
Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir until all the noodles are coated well.

Makes 2 servings

Preparation time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking time: approximately 10 minutes not including cooking the noodles
Total time: approximately 25 minutes

Trying to finding fresh asparagus can sometimes be a difficult task. If you are having trouble finding fresh asparagus use cut up broccoli florets instead.