Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Serving Size:
161 Grams
Nutrition Information per serving:
- Calories: 430
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 68g
- Dietary Fiber: 6g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 10%
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups peas
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes.
3. Add peas to pot and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Drain peas and pasta and place in large bowl.
5. Toss cooked pasta and peas with oil.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.
7. Refrigerate leftovers.
Tips:
• For the best buy, choose fresh peas with crisp pods.
• To prepare peas, remove from the pods before cooking.
• To store fresh, refrigerate whole pea pods for up to 2 days in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
• Peas contain fiber, which helps to keep you regular.