Kitchen Adventures 2.6

Sometimes you just need something quick and easy for dinner. I was feeling that way this week. I received a recipe card while shopping at Target months ago and finally made it this week. Of course they want you to use all their store brand items, but you could use whatever you want. This one has been good throughout the week. I don't know what it is about pasta and peas, but I'm loving that combo right now! Target also wants you to get your entire meal, so the recipe includes the garlic Texas toast and salad too. I did eat that combo and loved it, but you could have whatever sides you thought went well with it and be good.

Creamy Penne
Ingredients:
2 c. uncooked penne pasta
1 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. onion and chive cream cheese
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Texas garlic toast
Salad greens with balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:
Cook penne in salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Add peas and cook 5 minutes longer or until peas and pasta are tender. Drain in colander.
Heat garlic toast following package directions.
Heat cream cheese and milk over medium low heat, just until bubbly. Put pasta back in original pot and pour cheese sauce over top, stirring to combine. Toss with Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
Serve with garlic toast and salad dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.

This was pretty delicious, I must say, and very easy to make. I made the entire thing while on the phone with a friend, so it is quick and yummy!