Easy Macaroni and Peas
macaroni and peas
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup organic heavy whipping cream
- 2/3 cup 2% milk
- 4 cups shredded cheese I used half cheddar and half mozzarella
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 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