Creamy Skillet Noodles with Peas
Sounds very good, and this can be a nice side dish as written, or add a variant and you have a main dish. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, (1/2 stick)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cups dry thin egg noodles, or thin spaghetti, kind of broken up
- 2 1/2 cups frozen peas, (10 oz / 284 grams)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, fresh or from powder, (Shortcut)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the butter and oil in a large non stick pan on medium heat. When hot, add the dry pasta and stir until the pasta is coated with the butter and oil, and lightly browned (it will smell like popcorn).
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir together and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10-15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Chicken Broth (Pressure Cooker).
Variants: 1. To make a main dish, add cubed ham, cooked smoked sausage, or cooked chopped chicken. 2. Add dice bell pepper. 3. Add sauteed sliced fresh mushrooms.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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