CHEESY PEA PASTA

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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.

Provided by JANDEE

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

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.
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.
Stir cooked pasta and cheese into tomato sauce mixture. Cover pan and turn off heat; let stand for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 357.2 mg, Sugar 5 g