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Yellow Split Pea Cheesy Pasta

Course Entrees
Difficulty Easy
Pulse Type Dry Peas
Specialty Diet Vegetarian
Nutrition 300 calories or less, 500 calories or less, 7g+ protein
Category Pasta Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.