Creamy Veggie Vermicelli
When I first met my husband, he didn't like any green vegetables. Now, this is his favorite dish!4-6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
Directions
- In a large skillet, saute broccoli and asparagus in butter for 8-10
- minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli according
- to package directions.
- In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and milk over
- medium heat until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper;
- cook 2 minutes longer or until blended. Remove from the heat.
- Stir lemon peel into the vegetables. Drain vermicelli; place in a
- large serving bowl. Add vegetables and cheese sauce; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 342 calories, 18 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 433 mg sodium,