Rosemary Peas and Pasta

Name: Rosemary Peas and Pasta
Yield: serves 8, 1 1/2 cups per serving
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried medium wholegrain pasta shells; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 20-ounce package frozen green peas (4 cups); 3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion (sweet preferred, such as Vidalia, OsoSweet, or Maui); 2 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

December 9, 2011

Rosemary and two kinds of pepper ramp up the flavor of this tempting, inexpensive entrée.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 8, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

12 ounces dried medium wholegrain pasta shells

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 20-ounce package frozen green peas (4 cups)

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion (sweet preferred, such as Vidalia, OsoSweet, or Maui)

2 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 12 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare the pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid. Drain the pasta well in a colander.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Stir in the peas, onion, garlic, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Cook, covered, for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Stir in the reserved cooking liquid and pepper. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
In a large bowl, stir together the pasta and pea mixture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 231
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Total Fat: 4.0g
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Saturated: 0.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
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Cholesterol: 2mg
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Sodium: 146mg
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Carbohydrates: 40g
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Fiber: 6g
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Sugars: 5g
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Protein: 12g
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Dietary Exchanges
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2 1/2 Starch

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals

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