Fettucine Carbonara *

8 oz fettuccine, uncooked

1 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup light cream cheese spread

1/4 caesar reduced fat dressing

1 Tbsp flour

1 cup fat free milk

6 oz smoked ham, cut into short strips

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta as directed on package, adding peas to the cooking water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time.  Meanwhile beat cream cheese spread, dressing, and flour in small saucepan with whisk until well blended.  Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is well blended.  Add ham; cook on med-low heat 5 minutes or until heated through.  Drain fettuccine mixture; return to saucepan.  Add sauce mixture; mix lightly.  Cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until heated through.  Top with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Serves 4