One-Pot Spring Pea and Prosciutto Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3-oz) pkg sliced prosciutto
  • 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 12 oz whole-grain spaghetti 
  • 4 oz ⅓-less-fat cream cheese
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Place prosciutto in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate. Cover with another layer of paper towels. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp. Crumble.
  2. Combine broth, milk, and pasta in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring frequently, 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
  3. Add cream cheese, peas, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.
  4. Sprinkle with prosciutto and ½ cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
401
401
Fat (g) 11 11
Sat. Fat (g) 5 5
Protein (g) 21 21
Carb (g) 55 55
Fiber (g) 8 8
Sodium (mg) 812 812

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