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Cheesy Pea Pasta

By: JANDEE 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 308 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by MAURAW   view full review
Absolutely wonderful! It took a little longer than I expected, but it is delicious! I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2003 by MTACADENA   view full review
My son really enjoyed this one. I would suggest adding more cheese though.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by Tom   view full review
Kind of bland. A lot of work for a mediocre dish. Probably good for little kids.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2005 by TINKERBELL926   view full review
VERY BLAND...I WILL NEVER MAKE THIS AGAIN.

 

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