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easy macaroni and peas recipe
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Easy Macaroni and Peas

macaroni and peas
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni and peas
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • cup organic heavy whipping cream
  • cup 2% milk
  • 4 cups shredded cheese I used half cheddar and half mozzarella
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 10 oz frozen peas

Instructions

  • Cook noodles according to al dente package instructions
  • In large pan (I used a dutch oven), melt butter
  • add flour and whisk for one minute constantly
  • Add heavy cream and milk, whisking until mixture starts to thicken
  • add cheese, salt, and pepper (Sauce will be VERY thick and cheesy)
  • Add noodles and peas, and stir until combined
  • Transfer mixture to a 13 X 9 casserole dish
  • Bake at 350 for 10-20 minutes, or until bubbly and beginning to crisp

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 819mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g