Mange-Tout (Sugar Snap Peas) Pasta

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 416 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons cream
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• ½ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
• ¾ (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ ounces Gorgonzola cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.