Vegetable Lo Mein

 

Serves: 4

 

 

8 ounces linguini noodles                                      

¾ cup ricotta cheese                                         

¼ cup milk                                                   

1 ounce of Parmesan cheese                                        

2 cups cauliflower                                             

2 cups broccoli                                                 

2 teaspoons olive oil                                          

1 clove garlic - minced                                        

¼ cup mushrooms - sliced                                     

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper                                 

½ teaspoon salt                                              

1/8 teaspoon of black pepper                                      

 

In a large saucepan, bring 3 - 4 quarts water to a boil.  Add pasta.  Cook according to package directions until tender but firm to the bite.

 

While the pasta cooks, combine ricotta, milk and Parmesan cheese, mix thoroughly; set aside.

 

Break cauliflower and broccoli into flowerets.  Place flowerets on a rack in a wok over simmering water and steam for 5 minutes.  Set aside.

 

Drain water from wok; place over high heat.  When dry, add oil.  When hot, add garlic and mushrooms.  Stir-fry for one minute.  Add red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.  Reduce heat to medium.  Add cauliflower and broccoli flowerets and stir-fry until heated through.

 

Drain cooked pasta.  Stir pasta and cheese mixture into vegetables until heated through.