Ingredients

One 4.9 oz. package Farmhouse® Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta

1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

3 Tablespoons butter or margarine, divided

3/4 cup ham, julienne cut

3 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/3 cups water

2/3 cup milk

2 cups, 1-inch length, green beans

1 Tablespoon fresh sage, minced

3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, divided

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large skillet, sauté walnuts in 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine until golden; set aside. In same skillet, heat remaining 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine; sauté ham and garlic until garlic is golden. Add water, milk, pasta and contents of seasoning packet; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add green beans* and simmer 7-10 minutes longer. Stir in walnuts, sage, 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Before serving, top with remaining 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese. *If green beans are thick; add at the beginning of cook time.