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Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce Recipe

Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce Recipe

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Pasta with Leek, Pepper, and Chive Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp olive oil
3 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
3 yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3- less-fat cream cheese
3 cups hot cooked orecchiette pasta (about 3/4 lb uncooked )
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

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. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	352.5 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	16%
Cholesterol	7.76mg	3%
Sodium	501.98mg	21%
Potassium	437.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	50.52g	17%
Sugars	10.33g	41%
Dietary Fiber	4.79g	19%
Protein	15.46g	31%
Vitamin C	102.4mg	171%
Vitamin A	2.2mg	74%
Iron	41.9mg	233%
Calcium	146.8mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	97.58 Kcal (409 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.87g	16%
Cholesterol	2.15mg	3%
Sodium	138.95mg	21%
Potassium	121.03mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.98g	17%
Sugars	2.86g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	19%
Protein	4.28g	31%
Vitamin C	28.3mg	171%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	74%
Iron	11.6mg	233%
Calcium	40.6mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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