Creamy Citrus Pasta

Contributed By: ebuscaglia
American Diabetes Association

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Low Sodium
Meal Type: Entree

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Ingredients

2 tsp. Unsalted butter
1 cup Evaporated skim milk
1 tbs. Lemon juice
1/4 tsp. Orange extract
1/4 tsp. Lemon peel
1/4 tsp. Orange peel
2 tbs. Plus 2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
2-3/4 cups Penne pasta, cooked

Preparation

In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, mix all ingredients except the cheese, pepper, salt and pasta. Stir constantly until heated through. Add the cheese, pepper and salt and heat a few more minutes. Add the sauce to the cooked pasta and serve.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 464 ; Total Fat: 4.6g ; Carbohydrates: 84.8g ; Protein: 19.3g ; Vitamin A: 99 IU ; Vitamin C: 2.9mg ; Calcium: 247mg ; Sodium: 138mg ; Iron: 4.2mg ; Fiber: 2.5g

Recipe Comments

Commented by: hollyar

Do you have to use the orange extract? Can I just use the juice from the orange?