Pasta With Leek, Pepper, And Chive Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta With Leek, Pepper, And Chive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large); 3 yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 3 cups hot cooked orecchiette pasta (about 3/4 pound uncooked); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
3 yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
3 cups hot cooked orecchiette pasta (about 3/4 pound uncooked)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add leek and bell pepper strips; saute 4 minutes. Stir in broth, rind, and juice; cook 3 minutes. Add the cream cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until cream cheese melts (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly. Add pasta, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Stir in Parmesan and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.
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1060

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large), 3 yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips, 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Leek, Pepper, And Chive Sauce 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.

Pasta With Leek, Pepper, And Chive Sauce

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