A comforting dish with tender macaroni, sweet peas, and a creamy, flavorful sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz dried macaroni
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Flavorings
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
10 - Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until al dente. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
02 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Drain macaroni and peas, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
04 - Add drained pasta and peas to the skillet with onions. Stir in milk or cream, Parmesan cheese, reserved pasta water, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently over low heat until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta. Add more reserved water as needed.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
