Straw & Hay

Directions

In a large kettle bring 2 quarts water to a rolling boil.

Add pastas.

Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes.

Add mushrooms, peas, and green onion.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes more until pasta is al dente and the vegetables are just tender.

Drain well.

Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a saucepan combine milk, cornstarch, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.

Add Parmesan cheese and ham.

Combine pasta mixture and cheese sauce.

Toss to coat.

Makes 6 side-dish servings.

[LOW CALORIE RECIPES; Summer 1988]