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Pasta and Eggs Express




Source of Recipe


canadaegg.ca


List of Ingredients




6 eggs 6
1 1/2 cups light ricotta cheese 375 mL
1 tsp each vegetable seasoning* and dry mustard 5 mL
1/2 tsp onion powder 2 mL
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 cups dry rotini pasta 500 mL
2 cups cooked chopped assorted vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans) 500 mL
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese 125 mL
Fresh basil leaves, optional


Recipe



WHISK eggs with ricotta cheese, seasoning, dry mustard and onion powder; season with pepper. Set aside. COOK pasta in a medium saucepan for 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain well. RETURN pasta to saucepan over medium-low heat. ADD egg mixture and vegetables. STIR constantly for about 4 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat. ADD cheese and stir until melted. GARNISH with basil leaves, if desired.



Variations

*Or use a heaping 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each dried basil, thyme and oregano.