Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 450 grams penne pasta, (cooked and drained)
  • 2 cups 35 % whipping cream
  • 2 cups green peas, (frozen)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
  • 5 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 large onion, (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried red chili flakes, (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, (finely chopped, for garnish (optional))

Instruction

  • When cooking your pasta, do not overcook. The pasta will be tossed in the sauce at the end and will cook a little further. Also, save one cup of the pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, saute the chopped onions in the olive oil until lightly browned – about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the pepper, salt, and dried red chili flakes, if using. Stir to combine.
  • Next, lower heat to medium-low and add the whipping cream and the parmesan cheese. Stir until the parmesan cheese has melted into the heavy cream and onion mixture.
  • Once the sauce begins to thicken, add the frozen peas. Stir the peas through the mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add a lid to the skillet and let the pasta sit for 2 minutes. If the sauce has become too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the pasta water and toss. Add as much pasta water as you would like to thin the sauce if you think it is necessary.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and more parmesan if you desire. Enjoy!