Spicy Chicken Pasta and Peas with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Spicy Chicken Pasta and Peas with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Spicy Chicken Pasta and Peas with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

30 minutes

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  • Serving Size:   6
  • Weight Watchers:   15 Points
Cuisine
  • side dish
  • lunch
  • main course
  • main dish
  • dinner
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Ingredients
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 3-4 ounces oil packed sundried tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 green onions, cleaned, ends trimmed and rough chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 pound sweet peas
  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • 1 pound hot chicken sausage links (casings removed)
  • ¾ cup almond milk
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • Fresh basil julienned for garnish
Instructions

Combine goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper in food processor and process for about 2 minutes. While processing add only enough oil to reach a smooth and creamy texture.

Remove all peas from their shells and drop into an inch of boiling water for two minutes. Immediately strain them and shock in a bowl with ice and cold water. You can also use frozen peas - simply prepare according to package instructions and make sure not to overcook.Cook pasta to al dente, strain, and set aside.

Remove spicy chicken sausage from the casing.

Saute in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until cooked completely.

Add the goat cheese sun-dried tomato mixture, and stir until thoroughly mixed.Stir in almond milk, then let the mixture heat up completely.Carefully fold in the al dente pasta and sweet peas.

Garnish with fresh chopped basil and Parmesan cheese.

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