Linguine Alfredo

Linguine Alfredo

1 Tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (2 oz) cream cheese
1 cup broccoli
1 red pepper, seeded and cut into bite sized pieces
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
4 cups cooked linguine, 8oz uncooked

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Whisk in cream cheese and Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Cook stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, steam broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms and carrots until tender-crisp. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta and steamed veggies. Add the cheese sauce and toss to coat throughly. Serve immediately.

Recipe from weight watchers.