Creamy Low Fat Asparagus Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces whole wheat penne, uncooked
• 1 lb frozen asparagus
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 tablespoon whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/4 cups skim milk
• 3 tablespoons fat free cream cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans (drained)
• 3/4 cup shredded hard goat cheese (or parmesean)

Recipe

• 1 start the water for the pasta. when it is boiling add the penne and cook until done. drain.
• 2 cut the frozen asparagus into 1 inch pieces. place it, along with 1/4 cup water, in a microwave safe container. microwave on high for 4 minutes and then put aside.
• 3 spray a large pan with nonstick spray. heat the pan. add the garlic and cook for a minute.
• 4 add the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute. add the milk and stir constantly for 8 minutes or until the mixture gets bubbly and starts to get thick.
• 5 stir in the cream cheese and stir constantly for 2 minutes. add the goat cheese and stir until melted.
• 6 take the pan off the heat. add the asparagus and drained beans and mix well. add the cooked pasta and mix.
• 7 top with a little pepper and salt.