# What You'll Need:
→ 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 according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the boiling water.
02 - 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.
03 - Drain the macaroni and peas, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
04 - Add the drained pasta and peas to the skillet with the onion mixture. 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 the sauce is creamy and evenly coats all ingredients, adding more pasta water as necessary.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
