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Creamy Corn, Peas and Pasta
Creamy Corn, Peas and Pasta is a delicious, versatile pasta dish that can be used as a side dish or a vegetarian main dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 30
Calories: 92 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 1/2 box pasta (works great with rotini or shell pasta)
- 15 ounces corn, drained
- 12 ounces frozen peas and mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup shredded Italian style cheese
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
- Microwave the frozen peas and carrots according to package directions.
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for about 1 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of flour. Stir for a couple of minutes until it makes a paste. Pour in the half and half and stir continuously for about 7 minutes until thickened.
- Add in the drained pasta, corn, and drained peas and mushrooms. Stir in the shredded cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
92kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.