MANGE-TOUT (SUGAR SNAP PEAS) PASTA

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Mange-tout is the French name for fresh sugar snap peas, which can be eaten entirely. Prepared with pasta, they make a quick and easy lunch, are a treat for dieters, and ideal for runners and weight lifters.

Provided by Saz

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
¾ (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ ounces Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons cream
½ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cover pot, and set aside.
  • Stir the cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, and cream together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, and cook until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain. Toss peas with butter. Stir cream cheese mixture into peas, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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