Pasta with Peas, Cream, Parsley, and Mint

Name: Pasta with Peas, Cream, Parsley, and Mint
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams package large shell pasta or elbow pasta; 59 milliliters chopped fresh mint; 296 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 532 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving; 118 milliliters chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided; 454 grams package frozen petite peas (do not thaw)

Pasta with Peas, Cream, Parsley, and Mint might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 497 calories, 21g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of parmesan cheese plus additional, mint, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.

Instructions

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.

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Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.

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Meanwhile, bring cream to simmer in large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add peas and simmer just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Add 2 1/4 cups cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Stir in mint and 1/4 cup parsley.

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Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Transfer to bowl.

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Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

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Serve, passing additional Parmesan alongside.

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One serving contains the following: Calories (kcal) 529.41; % Calories from Fat 40.9; Fat (g) 24.08; Saturated Fat (g) 13.32; Cholesterol (mg) 73.45; Carbohydrates (g) 51.91; Dietary Fiber (g) 5.28; Total Sugars (g) 3.45; Net Carbs (g) 46.62; Protein (g) 25.03

Bon Appétit