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Pasta with Peas, Prosciutto and Basil Cream Sauce (makes 4 servings) |
Ingredients:
- 6 oz. of your favorite pasta (suggestion: bowtie, penne, mostaccioli)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) peas
- 1 12-ounce can of nonfat evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces prosciuitto, chopped
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside in a serving bowl.
- While the pasta is cooking, add about 1/2 cup of water and bring to boil in a medium saucepan. Cook peas for 10 minutes then drain and discard remaining water in saucepan. Return peas to saucepan.
- In a small bowl whisk together the milk and flour then pour over the peas. Add the basil and garlic then stir to combine. Raise heat to medium and stir until thickened.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and prosciutto and continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined then pour over the pasta. Toss pasta until well-coated with the sauce.
TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (200 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 |
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Amount per serving |
| Calories |
331 |
| Calories from fat |
37 |
| Total Fat |
4 g |
| Saturated Fat |
2 g |
| Cholesterol |
19 mg |
| Sodium |
609 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates |
51 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
3 g |
| Sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
22 g |
| Vitamin A |
15% |
| Vitamin C |
25% |
| Calcium |
40% |
| Iron |
15% | | |
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