Cheesy Bow Ties & Peas

By shelliec

Calories 466Calories from Fat 221
% Daily Value*,
Total Fat 24.5g38%, Saturated Fat 14.6g73%
Cholesterol 110mg37%, Sodium 341mg14%, Total Carbohydrates 43.9g15%, Dietary Fiber 2.3g9%
Sugars 2.2g, Protein 17.9g, Vitamin A 30%, Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 30%, Iron 16%

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups half and half
• 8 ounces dried bow tie pasta
• 1 cup frozen green baby peas, thawed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring the half and half to a simmer.
Turn off the heat but leave the saucepan on the burner. Meanwhile, cook the bow ties according to the package directions.

Drain them well and stir in the peas. Keep the pasta and peas warm while you make the sauce.
Melt the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. When it begins to bubble, lower the heat and whisk in the flour.

Whisking constantly, cook the butter and flour together for 3 to 5 minutes or until they have thickened.

Add the heated half and half and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and reaches a full boil, about 5 minutes. Take the saucepan off the heat.

Sprinkle in the Swiss cheese. Pour the sauce over the bow ties and peas, toss with the Parmesan, and season to taste (add the nutmeg if you want).