CREAMY VEGGIE VERMICELLI

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When I first met my husband, he didn't like any green vegetables. Now, this is his favorite dish!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute broccoli and asparagus in butter for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli according to package directions., In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and milk over medium heat until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until blended. Remove from the heat., Stir lemon zest into the vegetables. Drain vermicelli; place in a large serving bowl. Add vegetables and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.