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Green Garlic Cream Pasta takes several minutes to prepare.

Green Garlic Cream Pasta takes several minutes to cook.

Green Garlic Cream Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Green Garlic Cream Pasta are:

1 c whole wheat penne, dry
1 pkg frozen whole leaf spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
1 c frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/2 c half and half or single cream
1 tbsp olive oil
grated Parmesan (opt)

Here is how you make Green Garlic Cream Pasta:

Cook spinach and peas according to package directions and drain. Cook penne until just al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Mince garlic and sauté over medium-high heat in olive oil, then add drained spinach and peas. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low, add 1/4 cup of cream, let simmer for 1-2 minutes, then add pasta and remaining cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes, then serve topped with Parmesan.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WANDERLUCK.

The nutritional information for Green Garlic Cream Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 226.4

• Total Fat: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 15.1 mg
• Sodium: 323.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
• Protein: 9.6 g