Peas & Pasta Alfredo

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 15 ounces canned peas
• 2 cups whole milk (or more, depending on how thick you like your sauce)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• 2 melt the butter in a skillet, and add flour to form a paste.
• 3 add the milk and whisk for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
• 4 add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder (adjust these seasonings to your taste, of course).
• 5 fold in the peas and pasta. continue cooking until heated through and serve immediately.