Thursday, May 5, 2011

Pasta with Peas and Basil Cream Sauce

(makes 4 servings)

Weight Loss Recipes : Pasta with Peas and Basil Cream SauceIngredients:

  • 6 oz. bowtie, penne or your favorite pasta


  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, drained


  • 1 (12 oz.) can of non-fat evaporated milk


  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour


  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped


  • 1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped


  • 2 oz. prosciuitto, chopped


  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese


Optional garnishes (Nutrition Facts are calculated without these items):

  • 1 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese


  • Fresh ground black pepper


  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped


Preparation:

  • In a serving bowl, cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, then set aside.


  • While the pasta is cooking. In a mediusized saucepan, add about ½ cup of water and bring to boil. Cook peas for about 10 minutes then drain and discard remaining water in saucepan. Return peas to saucepan.


  • Whisk together the milk and flour in a small-sized bowl then pour over the peas. Add the thyme and garlic then stir to combine. Raise heat to medium and stir until thickened.


  • Add the Parmesan cheese and prosciutto and continue stirring until cheese is melted and mixture is combined then pour over the pasta.


  • Toss pasta until well-coated with the sauce then serve with optional garnishes.


Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(¼ of recipe (200 g)): 331 Calories, 22 g Protein, 51 g carbohydrates, 3 g Dietary Fiber, 4 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 19 mg cholesterol, 609 mg sodium

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