Penne Alfredo With Sweet Peas

Penne Alfredo With Sweet Peas

Being married to Italian I know that I am suppose to serve ALFREDO SAUCE with Fettucine, but  I am not a big fan of long pasta. Also I've been known to rebel when it comes to cooking and following recipes.

I love my cream or cheese sauces served over Penne or Rottini.

When I am in a mood for pasta nothing tastes better then my creamy Alfredo sauce full of GARLIC....sweet peas.....fresh grated Parmesan cheese.

It is my ultimate pasta comfort meal.

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This recipe serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Penne Pasta (cooked Al Dente)

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
• 1 small Onion or 1 large Shallot (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup White Wine
• 2 cups of  Cream (sometimes I use 1 1/2 Cream + 1/2 cup of Whipped cream to make it creamier)
• 4-5 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  

STEP 1: In a skillet heat butter or olive oil on a high heat. Add chopped onions or shallots and saute until translucent.

STEP 2: Add white wine and reduce till 1/3. Pour in cream and bring to boil while stirring.

STEP 3: Turn the heat to medium. Stir in garlic and Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper.Let it cook while occasionally stirring until the sauce thickens (about 3-4 minutes)

STEP 4: Add frozen peas. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes. Add cooked pasta and heat it through.

STEP 5: Serve with more Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.

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