POOR MAN'S PASTA

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Poor Man's Pasta is a hearty, yet simple pasta dish made with a few inexpensive ingredients. It's cheesy, garlicky, creamy, and very rich in flavour!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 grams penne pasta, (cooked and drained)
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups green peas, (frozen)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
5 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 large onion, (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
ΒΌ teaspoon dried red chili flakes, (optional)
Fresh parsley, (finely chopped, for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • When cooking your pasta, do not overcook. The pasta will be tossed in the sauce at the end and will cook a little further. Also, save one cup of the pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute the chopped onions in the olive oil until lightly browned - about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the pepper, salt, and dried red chili flakes, if using. Stir to combine.
  • Next, lower heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese. Stir until the parmesan cheese has melted into the heavy cream and onion mixture.
  • Once the sauce begins to thicken, add the frozen peas. Stir the peas through the mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add a lid to the skillet and let the pasta sit for 2 minutes. If the sauce has become too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the pasta water and toss. Add as much pasta water as you would like to thin the sauce if you think it is necessary.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan if you desire. Enjoy!

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