It's It-al-ian!

Calling all pasta lovers.... Want to do away with an evening of watching your carbs and fat? Want to indulge yourself? A bit of indulgence once in a while doesn't hurt, does it? The kid over there doesn't think so! So what am I getting at? Fettucini Alfredo!!

FRESH VEGETABLES WITH FETTUCINI

2 med. zucchini, sliced

2 med. yellow squash, sliced

1 c. fresh broccoli flowerets

1/2 c. sliced onion

1 c. sliced mushrooms

1 pkg. (9 oz.) fresh fettucini

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 c. milk

1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
3/4 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Freshly ground pepper

Steam first 4 ingredients 5-7 minutes or until almost crisp tender. in a steamer rack. Add mushrooms, cover and steam an additional minute. Cook pasta according to directions; drain. In large saucepan, stir together cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter and milk over low heat until smooth. Add fettuccini and vegetables, toss lightly.

Notes: I made this in about 1/2 hour. I used 1 small zucchini, 1 small summer squash (each sliced and then cut into quarters), the sliced onion, and 1/2 pkg. of frozen broccoli/carrots/cauliflour mix. Didn't have any mushrooms so I omitted them. I used the Kraft grated parmesan cheese -- It worked fine. Be sure to use the grated stuff that looks like cheese and not the powdery stuff. I cooked up about 12oz of pasta. Use a wire whisk to stir the melting cheese/milk. It makes it blend easier. It makes a lot of sauce. (But it was REALLY good!! Mmmmmmmm!) You can make it without the veggies if you want and just have plain Fetuccini Alfredo.