Linguine With Basil-Pea Cream Recipe

Name: Linguine With Basil-Pea Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup chopped leek; 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen green peas; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups hot cooked linguine (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped leek
1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen green peas
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
2 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups hot cooked linguine (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 3/4 cup broth and peas; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Place 1 1/2 cups pea mixture, remaining 3/4 cup broth, 1 cup basil leaves, and oil in a blender, and process until smooth. Place pureed pea mixture in a large bowl. Add remaining pea mixture to pureed pea mixture, and stir to combine.
2
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; saute 6 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in pea mixture, pasta, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle chopped basil evenly over each serving.

400

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, divided, 1/2 cup chopped leek, 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided, 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen green peas, and more.

Yes, Linguine With Basil-Pea Cream falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Linguine With Basil-Pea Cream

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