Tuesday 4/13 "Fettuccini with vegatables"

This is also Rachael Ray inspired (for the pasta seasonings). I added the broccoli and cauliflower to feel healthier! :)

• 1 lb. fettuccini ($1.00)
• 6 tblsps. butter (already purchased)
• 8 oz. parmesean cheese ($2.18)
• Frz. broccoli and cauliflower in steamable bag ($1.58)

Set water to boil and add pasta. Heat oven to 200 and warm a serving dish in the oven. Steam veggies in microwave. When pasta is finished, scatter butter into warmed dish. Reserve 1 ladle of cooking water from pasta. Place pasta, cooking water, and cheese over the butter in the warm dish. Add veggies. Yummy!

The verdict: Loved by all. Very cheesy! I think I will add pre-packaged chicken next time to bump up protein. I will also double up veggies. Those were very popular! If you have picky eaters, blend the veggies into a paste and integrate into pasta/cheese mixture. Total cost to make: $4.76.