Zippy Veggie Alfredo

Cream cheese is the base for this rich noodle and vegetable toss. Serve as a side or main dish.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz wide egg noodles
• 1 bag your favorite frozen veggie mix
• 1/2 c evaporated milk
• 8 oz lo-fat cream cheese
• Italian seasoning to taste
• 4 tbs margarine
• 1/4 c sliced green onions or bell peppers

Directions:

Cook noodles, adding veggies in last 5-6 minutes. Drain this, put aside, and keep warm. In saucepan, combine rest of ingredients--be sure cream cheese melts. Now toss it all together.

Number of Servings: 4-5

Notes from the Cook: To boost the zippy part, use Monterey jack with chile instead of cream cheese.