Creamy Veggie Vermicelli

Name: Creamy Veggie Vermicelli
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
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

When I first met my husband, he didn't like any green vegetables. Now, this is his favorite dish!

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.