C.O.R.N. PASTA ALFREDO

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C.O.R.N. PASTA ALFREDO
C.O.R.N. (clean out refrigerator night) Pasta Alfredo can be made with whatever you have, but I especially liked this combination for its unique flavor.
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup green beans, washed, trimmed & cut
1 cup snap peas, washed & trimmed
1 cup grape tomatoes, washed & halved
1 large bunch green onions, sliced
2 leftover very small baked potatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon
1 orange
Prepared Pasta

• In a large skillet melt butter.
• Saute' onions, green beans and snap peas over a medium heat. Generously salt and pepper while sauteing the vegetables.
  
• Juice lemon and orange.
• When vegetables are just tender, add lemon and orange juice. Simmer while you prepare the Alfredo sauce and pasta.
• When sauce and pasta are both ready, add the sauce to the vegetable mixture and blend in.
• Toss with prepared pasta and serve.
• Serves 4.
  

ALFREDO SAUCE
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon minced garlic, jar
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Melt butter in a saucepan.
  
• Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
  
• Gradually add heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  
• Stir in salt, pepper and grated Parmesan cheese and stir constantly until melted.
  
• Whisk in egg quickly and heat through.

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