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Split Pea Gratin Printer Friendly Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 c. dry green or yellow split peas                                     1 T. vegetable oil            6 c. water                                                                      2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 1/8 tsp. salt                                                                      ¼ tsp. ground pepper 2 c. bow-tie or ripple noodles                             ½ c. grated Parmesan cheese 3 large cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c. fresh parsley, minced   Directions Combine split peas, 4 cups water, and 1 tsp salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Add 2 more cups more water to peas and cooking water, bring to a rolling boil. Add noodles, reduce heat to a slow boil and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until noodles are tender. Drain off all but a few tablespoons of cooking liquid. Stir in garlic, oil, lemon juice, 1/8 tsp salt, and pepper, and turn mixture into a shallow 8-inch square greased baking dish. In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese and parsley and sprinkle over noodle mixture. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese melts.   Nutrition Facts Serving Size  Servings Per Container 4 Amount Per Serving Calories  Calories From Fat  % Daily Value * Total Fat  Saturated Fat  Trans Fat    Cholesterol  Sodium  Total Carbohydrate  Dietary Fiber  Sugars  Protein    Vitamin A   % • Vitamin C   % Calcium  % • Iron  % * Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:   Calories 2,000 2,2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g    Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram:       Fat 9   •   Carbohydrate 4   •   Protein 4