The hubby's been working super late lately and every time he calls to come home, he's requested nicely if dinner could be ready when he comes home. Not an unreasonable request. I tend to take my time in the kitchen experimenting so I sometimes forget that there's another person who's waiting to eat.
Tonight was one of those nights where something quick needed to happen in the kitchen.
So what to do? Pasta, of course. Saw this recipe a couple of weeks ago and decided that it would be perfect for a weeknight kind of meal. Handful of ingredients that didn't need anything fancy. Tasty... simple... quick. And, most importantly, something to fill my husband's tummy after a hard day at work. Huzzah and hip-hooray!
Pasta with Italian Sausage and Peas in Cream Sauce
(adapted from Beantown Belly)
1 pound pasta
1/2 pound Spicy Italian Sausage, casing removed
1/2 pound Sweet Italian Sausage, casing removed
12oz frozen green peas
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt and Pepper
Bring a pot of salted water to boil and add pasta.
In the meantime, sauté garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes in a large pan. Add Italian sausage meat and cook until brown. Drain fat then add frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes.
Add flour and stir to incorporate. Add milk and butter. After mixture boils, bring to a simmer and add Parmesan cheese.
When pasta is al dente, drain and add to sauce. Mix and season with additional salt and pepper as needed. If sauce is too thick, add additional milk and adjust taste accordingly. Makes approximately 5 to 6 servings.
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