Cheesy Peasy Pasta
This is another somewhat healthier version of Mac and cheese I made with my son in mind. It’s loaded with fresh peas that burst in your mouth. It’s so good.
This recipe was developed for Babble’s Family Kitchen.
Yield: Serves 4
Cheesy Peasy Pasta
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Loading...Ingredients:
1 – 13 oz box medium pasta shells
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
2 cups Italian blend shredded cheese
2 cups fresh peas, shelled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian blend dried herbs (basil, oregano and rosemary)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well.
Add butter to a skillet and melt. Add garlic and onion. Saute until translucent. Add flour and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, or until it smells nutty, whisking constantly.
Add milk, herbs and peas. Whisk until it comes to a bubble. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until thickened and add cheese. Remove from heat and add pasta. Stir until well incorporated.
Peas will be crisp, and burst when you bite into them. If you want soft peas, use defrosted frozen ones, or boil peas until desired tenderness before adding to sauce.
