Wagon Wheel Alfredo

Recipe created by 3-A-Day of Dairy

Servings:  Four (4) Prep Time:  10 min. Cook Time:  15 min.

Ingredients
8 oz. dried small pasta wheels
1 1/2 cup 1% low fat milk
3 tbsp. flour
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 oz. lean deli ham, diced
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Directions
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Return the saucepan to the stove (do not place over heat just yet). Add the milk and flour and whisk until well blended. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer and stir gently until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and sour cream and stir until well blended. Stir in the pasta, ham, and peas, heat through.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 410
Total Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sodium: 680 mg
Calcium: 30% Daily Value
Protein: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 56 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g

ADA/DC of Nebraska Dietitians
Beth Bruck-Upton, M.A., R.D. - beth@nebmilk.org
Jennifer Meyer, R.D. - jenni@nebmilk.org