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Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean is for Dinner.

Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean takes 15 minutes to cook.

Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean are:

12 ounces orriechiete or small shell pasta, dry
1-10 oz pkg frozen peas
1 lemon
2 T olive oil
4 leeks, white & light green parts only, sliced into half-moons and rinsed, about 3 cups
3/4 cup fat free half and half
1/8 t grated nutmeg
2 T fresh tarragon, parsley, or basil
1/4 c grated parmesean cheese

Here is how you make Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding frozen peas 2 minutes of cooking; drain and set aside.Meanwhile, use a zester to zest one lemon. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add the cream, lemon zest, and nutmeg, and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pasta and peas to the skillet and toss to combine; fold in the tarragon/parsley/basil. Add the cheese and combine. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATKTURNER.

The nutritional information for Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 372.4

• Total Fat: 10.8 g
• Cholesterol: 7.2 mg
• Sodium: 275.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 54.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
• Protein: 13.8 g

Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Pasta with Leeks, Peas, and Parmesean is Vegetarian