Three-Peas-in-a-Pasta (Lowfat)

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Three-Peas-in-a-Pasta (Lowfat)

Recipe By : The National Pasta Association
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Vegetables Pasta
Lowfat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound rotini
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic -- slivered
4 ounces snow peas -- cut
into slivers
10 ounces frozen petite peas
3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
16 ounces cooked garbanzo beans -- rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup skim milk -- or lowfat milk
1/3 cup feta cheese -- crumbled
feta cheese -- for garnish
minced red bell pepper -- optional

Hot pasta tossed with a creamy cheese sauce, tinged green. TIP: Start with
half the measure of olive oil. Add more if you need it to continue cooking.

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, heat olive or vegetable oil over
medium heat. Saute garlic and snow peas 2 minutes. Remove with slotted
spoon.

3. Add petite peas to skillet. Lower heat, cover and simmer 3 minutes.

4. Reserve 1 cup petite peas; add remainder to blender. Add broth, herbs,
pepper, salt, milk and feta to blender. Blend until smooth. Return sauce
to pan with remaining peas, sauteed snow peas, garlic and chick peas. Heat
through over low heat, stirring; to not scald.

5. Combine pasta with sauce. If pasta appears too dry, add more warm broth
or milk. Serve immediately with additional feta cheese and/or red pepper,
if desired.

Note: 1 teaspoon dried basil may be substituted for fresh basil.

Each 527 cals, 9g fat (16% cff). MC and Mail from Pat Hanneman
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