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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385k Calories
16g Protein
11g Total Fat
54g Carbs
37% Health Score
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Calories
385k
19%

Fat
11g
17%

  Saturated Fat
6g
41%

Carbohydrates
54g
18%

  Sugar
7g
8%

Cholesterol
26mg
9%

Sodium
540mg
23%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
16g
33%

Vitamin C
112mg
137%

Vitamin A
2930IU
59%

Selenium
40µg
58%

Manganese
0.76mg
38%

Phosphorus
295mg
30%

Calcium
229mg
23%

Fiber
5g
21%

Vitamin B6
0.39mg
19%

Folate
71µg
18%

Magnesium
61mg
15%

Vitamin B2
0.24mg
14%

Vitamin K
14µg
14%

Vitamin B1
0.21mg
14%

Zinc
2mg
13%

Vitamin B3
2mg
13%

Copper
0.25mg
13%

Potassium
436mg
12%

Vitamin E
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.68mg
7%

Vitamin B12
0.28µg
5%

Vitamin D
0.18µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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