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Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta

Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta

Entrees

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Specialty Diet

Vegetarian

Nutrition

300 calories or less

Cook Time

70 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 lb. pasta rotini or pasta of choice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable; divided
1 cup split peas, yellow uncooked
1/2 cup onion roughly chopped
3 tbsps butter
1/2 cup yogurt Greek
3/4 cup cheese of your choice; shredded
salt to taste
springs thyme fresh

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
Rinse the yellow split peas. Bring 2 cups of broth and 1 cup of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the yellow split peas and cook for 50-60 minutes or until very tender. Drain excess liquid through a fine sieve. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat; add the onions and sauté for 5-8 minutes or until the onions are very soft and fragrant. Transfer the butter and onions to a blender with the yellow split peas, 1/2 cup broth, and 1/2 cup yogurt. Puree until smooth.
Transfer the sauce back to a pot on the stove over medium low heat. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Add the pasta and stir until combined; season with salt and pepper and serve with a sprig of fresh thyme.