Pasta With Leek, Pepper, And Chive Sauce

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Peel the bell pepper with a vegetable peeler; the pepper strips will become softer and adhere to the pasta better without the peel. We suggest that you use ear-shaped orecchiette, but any small pasta will work in this recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 3 1/2 cups thinly sliced leek (about 3 large)
* 3 yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
* 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
* 3 cups hot cooked orecchiette pasta (about 3/4 pound uncooked)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
* 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
== Directions ==
# Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
# Add leek and pepper strips; sauté 4 minutes.
# Stir in broth, rind, and juice; cook 3 minutes.
# Add cream cheese.
# Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until cream cheese melts (about 2 minutes); stirring constantly.
# Add pasta, salt, and black pepper, and cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
# Stir in Parmesan and remaining ingredients.
# Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)
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