PASTA WITH PEAS, CREAM, PARSLEY AND MINT

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Make and share this Pasta With Peas, Cream, Parsley and Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package large shell pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (16 ounce) package frozen baby peas (do not thaw)
2 1/4 cups freshly grayed parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water to al dente, drain and reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream to simmer in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add peas and simmer just until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls IF DRY.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
  • Serve, passing additional Parmesan alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.9, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 100.9, Sodium 604, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 30

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