BOW TIE PASTA WITH PEAS AND ALFREDO SAUCE

By Dglmedia

Makes: 4 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: less than 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• 1/2 cup frozen tiny green peas
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon each white pepper, coarse salt and nutmeg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions; place peas in colander and pour pasta over peas; drain. Return to pot. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan on low; add garlic and cook 1 minute. Whisk flour into mixture. Slowly add half-and-half until well-blended. Whisk in pepper, salt and nutmeg; bring to boil, whisking frequently. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted. To pasta, add sauce and toss to mix and coat.