Peas & Pasta Alfredo

Name: Peas & Pasta Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 15 ounces canned peas; 2 cups whole milk (or more, depending on how thick you like your sauce); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb penne pasta
15 ounces canned peas
2 cups whole milk (or more, depending on how thick you like your sauce)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
2

Melt the butter in a skillet, and add flour to form a paste.
3

Add the milk and whisk for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
4

Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder (adjust these seasonings to your taste, of course).
5

Fold in the peas and pasta. Continue cooking until heated through and serve immediately.