Ham and Pistachio Pasta

Serves 2

7 oz. whole wheat linguini, spaghetti, or other pasta, cooked

3 TB dry white wine or dry white vermouth

3 TB pistachios, finely chopped

1/4 cup low-sugar garlic and herb flavored tomato sauce

1 TB fresh parsley, chopped

1 TB light cream cheese

pepper, to taste

1 pinch of nutmeg

4 thin ham slices

Put cooked pasta aside and keep warm.

In a large, non-stick frying pan, heat wine and pistachios at medium-high heat.

Keep cooking until most of the wine is evaporated. Add sauce and parsley, keep cooking at very gentle heat.

Add cream cheese, mix well. Add pepper and flavor with nutmeg.

Place hot pasta in plates and garnish with ham slices. Garnish with sauce. Serve immediately.