Lemon Tossed Linguine

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 8 ounces uncooked linguine
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons reduced fat margarine
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1/3 cup skim milk
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese or 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• lemon slice (optional)
• dill sprigs (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook linguine according to package, omit the salt.
• 2 drain well.
• 3 place in medium bowl; sprinkle lemon juice over.
• 4 meanwhile, melt the margarine in small pan over medium heat.
• 5 add chives; cook till chives are soft.
• 6 combine milk and cornstarch in small bowl; stir into saucepan.
• 7 cook and stir till thick.
• 8 stir in dill, parsley, lemon peel and pepper.
• 9 pour milk mixture over noodles.
• 10 sprinkle with cheese; toss to coat evenly.
• 11 garnish with lemon and dill if desired.
• 12 serve immediately.