Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce

Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce a try. One portion of this dish contains about 16g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 405 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have lemon rind, leek, 3-less-fat cream cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the pine nuts you could follow this main course with the Pear Cake with Pine Nuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add leek and bell pepper strips; saute 4 minutes. Stir in broth, rind, and juice; cook 3 minutes.
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Add the cream cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until cream cheese melts (about 2 minutes), stirring constantly.
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Add pasta, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Stir in Parmesan and remaining ingredients.
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Serve immediately.

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Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score54
Dish TypesSide Dish
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