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Mange-Tout (Sugar Snap Peas) Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: Saz  PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)

"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."
Mange-Tout (Sugar Snap Peas) Pasta Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 3/4 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Stir the cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, and cream together in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by SunnyByrd 
I really liked this for somethng different to do with snap peas. I just threw my snap peas in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2007 by Kristen 
I adore sugar snap peas and pasta and this seemed like a great combination. However the sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by Soapstone 
Very good! I did add about 4 tbs of water to the sauce though, as it is very thick. Was... MORE


 
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Saz

Cooking Level: Professional

Living In: Bournemouth, Dorset, England, U.K.

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Nutritional Information
Mange-Tout (Sugar Snap Peas) Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 416

  • Total Fat: 20.2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 311mg
  • Total Carbs: 46.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
  • Protein: 12.9g

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