Three-Peas-In-A-Pasta (Lowfat) Recipe

Name: Three-Peas-In-A-Pasta (Lowfat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pasta, rotini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 each garlic cloves, slivered; 4 ounces snow pea pods cut into slivers; 10 ounces green peas frozen, petite; 3/4 cups chicken broth fat-free; 16 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed, drained, cooked; 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped or 1 ts dried; 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk, skim skim milk, or lowfat milk; ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled; 1 x feta cheese for garnish; 1 x sweet red bell peppers minced, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound pasta, rotini
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 each garlic cloves, slivered
4 ounces snow pea pods cut into slivers
10 ounces green peas frozen, petite
3/4 cups chicken broth fat-free
16 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed, drained, cooked
1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped or 1 ts dried
1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
1/4 teaspoon white pepper ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, skim skim milk, or lowfat milk
⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
1 x feta cheese for garnish
1 x sweet red bell peppers minced, for garnish, optional

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, heat olive or vegetable oil over medium heat.
3
Saute garlic and snow peas 2 minutes.
4
Remove with slotted spoon.
5
Add petite peas to skillet.
6
Lower heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes.
7
Reserve 1 cup petite peas; add remainder to blender.
8
Add broth, herbs, pepper, salt, milk and feta to blender.
9
Blend until smooth.
10
Return sauce to pan with remaining peas, sauteed snow peas, garlic and chick peas.
11
Heat through over low heat, stirring; to not scald.
12
Combine pasta with sauce.
13
If pasta appears too dry, add more warm broth or milk.
14
Serve immediately with additional feta cheese and/or red pepper, if desired.
15
Each Serving: 527 cals, 9g fat (16% cff).

1085

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pasta, rotini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 each garlic cloves, slivered, 4 ounces snow pea pods cut into slivers, and more.

Yes, Three-Peas-In-A-Pasta (Lowfat) 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.

Three-Peas-In-A-Pasta (Lowfat)

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