Pasta Primavera Alfredo

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 0.12 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 cups chopped small broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup fat free skim milk
• 9 oz fettuccine
• 1/2 cup light cream cheese
• 1/4 cup margarine

Directions

1. Place cream cheese, milk, parmesan cheese and butter in small saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pepper, garlic powder and nutmeg; stir until well blended.
3. Meanwhile, add vegetables and pasta to 2 1/2 qt. boiling water in large saucepan; cook 3 minutes. Drain.
4. Toss pasta mixture with cream cheese mixture.
5. Note: based on a recipe from Kraft Philadelphia.