Triple Cheese Pasta with Green Peas

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 40 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 163 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 ounces gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons butter softened
5 ounces mozarella cheese, fat-free sliced
5 ounces fontina cheese cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 package green peas
2 cups green peas fresh
3/4 pound pasta, rotelle

Directions

In a small bowl, mash the Gorgonzola and butter.

In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, Fontina, olive oil, and pepper.

Using a steamer rack, steam the peas over moderate heat until tender, until 5-7 minutes.

Alternatively the peas can be cooked in the microwave about 3-4 minutes or until done.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook rotelle until tender but still firm to the bite 5-7 minutes, drain well.

Meanwhile, place the Gorgonzola and butter mixture in a large warmed bowl and let melt.

Add the pasta and peas to the bowl. Toss to coat well.

Sprinkle with the chives, add the mozzarella and Fontina mixture and toss again.

Season with salt and additional pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 89g
Amount per Serving
Calories 163 62% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g17%
 Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 349mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g3%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g15%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 6.0g13%
Vitamin A 34%  Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 8%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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