Christmas Eve Pasta
Instructions:
- 1 T olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 c diced onion
- 1 c diced red pepper
- 1/4 c parsley
- 2 c half and half
- 2 T flour
- 10 oz frozen peas
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 1/2 c chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Place peas in colander before draining pasta.The boiling water and heat from pasta is enough to heat the peas.
- In a large pot, saute garlic, onions and pepper in oil until tender.
- Wisk the our into the half and half.
- Add remaining ingredients, half and half mixture, and the pasta and peas to pot. Toss together and serve.