Spaghetti with Smoked Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus
• 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) finely shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation

1. Cook pasta in boiling water 7 minutes; add asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until pasta is al dente and asparagus is crisp-tender. Drain.
2. Combine milk, salt, black pepper, eggs, and garlic in a Dutch oven, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add pasta mixture; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until slightly thick and creamy, stirring constantly. Add cheeses, parsley, and red pepper; cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Serve immediately.