INGREDIENTS
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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salt & black pepper
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2 Tbsp light margarine or butter
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1/2 lb penne pasta
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2 [15 oz] jars prepared Alfredo sauce [I used Classico Light Asiago-Romano]
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2 cups diced smoked ham
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2 cups shredded provolone cheese
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1 cup Mexican corn
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1/2 lb steamed asparagus or 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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4 Tbsp prepared basil pesto
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Crumb topping: [shortcut: Crushed Italian seasoned crackers tossed with 1-2 Tbsp butter]
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2 slices bread
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1 Tbsp flat leaf parsley
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2 Tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
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1-2 Tbsp light margarine or butter, melted
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1/2 tsp garlic salt
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Option #2 substitute 1 pound cooked and crumbled ground beef or Italian sausage
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Option # 3 substitute 2 cups chopped roasted chicken
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Option #4 leave out the meat preparing as directed