Description
A simple and delicious mac and cheese recipe with added peas for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Annies Mac and Cheese (or whichever brand you like)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or as directed on the box.
- Place the frozen peas into a colander in the sink.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain over the peas.
- Return the pot to the heat and turn the heat to low.
- Add the butter, milk, and cheese packet from the box.
- Whisk to combine and thicken for 15-30 seconds.
- Stir in the pasta and peas and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- For extra creaminess, you can add more milk or cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg