Vegetarian

Straw and Hay Penne takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Straw and Hay Penne takes 23 minutes to cook.

Straw and Hay Penne makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Straw and Hay Penne are:

1/2 pound dried penne pasta
1/2 pound dried spinach penne pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese plus additional for serving (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Here is how you make Straw and Hay Penne:

1. Cook pasta following package directions in boiling salted water until firm but tender, about 13 minutes. Add peas and red pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking time.2. Meanwhile, prepare sauce. In a saucepan, heat cream over medium-high heat. When the cream starts to simmer, stir in Gorgonzola, 1/2 cup Romano cheese, the salt, nutmeg and cayenne. Heat through, stirring until all cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.3. Drain pasta and vegetables. Return pasta to pot and toss with the sauce. Serve pasta immediately, with additional Romano cheese, if desired. Serving Size: Makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNE_SP.

The nutritional information for Straw and Hay Penne is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 515.9

• Total Fat: 27.7 g
• Cholesterol: 91.9 mg
• Sodium: 601.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 50.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
• Protein: 19.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Straw and Hay Penne is Vegetarian