Fettuccine With Green Veggies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons minced chives
• additional shredded romano cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook fettuccine according to package directions. meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. add asparagus;cover and boil for 3 minutes. drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. drain and pat dry.
• 2 in a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 3 minutes. add onion and garlic;saute for 1 minute longer. add the peas, salt, pepper and asparagus;saute until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 3 drain fettuccine;add to vegetable mixture. stir in the cheese, parley and chives. garnish with additional cheese if desired.