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3) Buttered Noodles with Peas and Parmesan

Frozen peas are one of the few vegetables that genuinely require zero effort. They go straight into the boiling pasta water for the last two minutes. No extra pot, no extra steps.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta egg noodles or small shells
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until just tender.
  2. Add frozen peas for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain well and return to pot off heat.
  4. Stir in butter until melted and coats the pasta.
  5. Mix in Parmesan, salt, and a pinch of pepper.
  6. Taste and add more cheese or butter if kids want it richer.