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Rosemary Peas and Pasta

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

  1. 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.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 231

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 4.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 2mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 146mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 40g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 6g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 17

    Protein: 12g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    2 1/2 Starch

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