Cheesy Pea Pasta

This is a very quick and simple recipe with peas and a cheesy tomato sauce. My mom and grandmother used to make this for us when I was small. Serve with a loaf of bread and a salad, if desired.

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 (8 ounce) cans peas, with liquid
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    50 mins

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion for about 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, tomato sauce and water; bring mixture to a boil and add peas; reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. Stir cooked pasta and cheese into tomato sauce mixture. Cover pan and turn off heat; let stand for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 308 kcal
Carbohydrates: 49.6 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Fat: 7.2 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Protein: 11.2 g
Sodium: 357 mg

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