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