Parmesan Linguini with Peas
Parmesan Linguini with Peas is a main course that serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 386 calories. For $1.3 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1162 people were impressed by this recipe. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, salt, fresh peas, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Emily Bites. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a great spoonacular score of 97%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Steak & Garlic Parmesan Linguini, Linguini Bolognese with Pancetta, Beef, Tomato Sauce, Herbs and Parmesan, and Parmesan Peas.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
½ t dried basil flakes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 c peas, fresh or frozen
½ c fat free half & half
2-3 T fresh lemon juice (I used about 2.5, the juice from one lemon)
1 ½ T light butter
8 oz dry wheat linguini
2 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, separated
½ t salt
Equipment:
pot
sauce pan
Cooking instruction summary:
Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. About 2 minutes before the pasta is finished, add the peas to the boiling water as well. Drain together and set aside.In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then stir in the lemon juice. Add the half & half, salt, pepper, dried basil and most of the Parmesan (set a little aside to sprinkle on top of finished dish). Stir to combine and cook over low-medium heat for a few minutes to heat through.Combine pasta/peas mixture and sauce in a serving dish and toss until pasta is coated in sauce. Serve with reserved Parmesan sprinkled over the top.
Step by step:
1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. About 2 minutes before the pasta is finished, add the peas to the boiling water as well.
2. Drain together and set aside.In a small saucepan, melt the butter and then stir in the lemon juice.
3. Add the half & half, salt, pepper, dried basil and most of the Parmesan (set a little aside to sprinkle on top of finished dish). Stir to combine and cook over low-medium heat for a few minutes to heat through.
4. Combine pasta/peas mixture and sauce in a serving dish and toss until pasta is coated in sauce.
5. Serve with reserved Parmesan sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition Information:
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