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Shell Pasta With Ham And Peas

Ingredients: 

2 cups uncooked medium shell pasta
6 ounces cooked 96% fat-free ham
2 cups frozen peas
1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
2 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
= (or 1/8 tspn ground red pepper)
1/4 cup Neufch

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta is cool; drain well.

Cut ham into 1/4-inch strips.

Combine peas, milk, garlic, basil and pepper in large nonstick skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add Neufchatel cheese; gently stir until blended.

Add ham and pasta. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving. Garnish with red bell pepper strips and fresh basil, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Starch, 2 Meat, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 295; Calories from Fat 26%; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 4g; Protein 21g; Carbohydrates 33g; Cholesterol 32mg; Sodium 706mg; Dietary Fiber 3g.