One-Pot Creamy Fusilli

This one-pot meal is great for nights when you want something fast, tasty and healthy.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup finely chopped onions

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp. each salt and pepper

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 cups milk

1 box (12 oz). fusilli

1 cup chopped asparagus

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup Nordica® Lowfat Cottage Cheese

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest

½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Pinch freshly cracked pepper

Melt butter in large saucepan set over medium heat; sauté garlic and onions for 3 to 5 minutes or until onions are softened and golden. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in broth and milk; bring to boil. Add fusilli; boil, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add asparagus; cook for about 6 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Stir in peas and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through.
Remove from heat; stir in cottage cheese, parsley and lemon zest. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and cracked pepper.

For even more protein, add diced deli ham or cooked shrimp to this dish