1 tablespoon butter or magarine
2 tablespoons flour
1-1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
12 ounces fettuccine
1 12-ounce can SPAM Lite Luncheon Meat, julienned
1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli, carrot and cauliflower combination, cooked and drained
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
To make sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter or margarine. Stir in the flour with a whisk. Cook the roux, stirring, for 1 minute. Add milk, chicken broth and basil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Keep warm.
To cook pasta: In 5-quart saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain. Return to saucepan.
To finish: Stir in SPAM, vegetables and sauce. Cook, stirring, over medium heat, until thoroughly heated. Stir in parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese.
Sources used for this article include: Michigan History Magazine (September/October 1994); I'm a SPAM Fan by Carolyn Wyman (1993, Longman Press); and The Amazing SPAM Homepage (www.spam.com).
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