Yield: 4 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
1 \N | Onion, chopped |
1 \N | Garlic clove, minced |
1 pounds | Mushrooms, sliced |
1 teaspoon | Dried thyme |
¼ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
2 tablespoons | All-purpose flour |
2 cups | Soy milk, or 2% milk |
1 pounds | Linguine, or spaghetti |
1 cup | Black Forest ham, cubed |
½ cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
¾ teaspoon | Salt |
½ teaspoon | Pepper |
Quick and easy to make for company, this is a good dish but a little fat.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion and garlic for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms, thyme and nutmeg; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until mushrooms release their juices. Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook, stirring, for 12 minutes or until thickened.
Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm. Drain and toss with sauce, ham, ⅓ cup of the parsley, salt and pepper. Transfer to platter; garnish with remaining parsley.
Per serving: about 620 calories, 28 g Protein, 13 g fat, 96 g carbohydrate very high source fibre, excellent source iron.
Source: Canadian Living magazine Aug 95 Presented in article by Jan Main: "Health & Well-Fare: Savour The Soy" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@...