Cheesy Pea Pasta

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 2 (8 ounce) cans peas, with liquid

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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