# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz dried macaroni
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup frozen or fresh green peas
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy & Flavorings
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
10 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
02 - Add peas to the boiling water during the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking.
03 - While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Drain the macaroni and peas, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
05 - Add drained pasta and peas to the skillet with sautéed onions. Stir in milk or cream, Parmesan cheese, a splash of reserved pasta water, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently over low heat until creamy and evenly coated, adding more pasta water as needed.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese if preferred.
