Yummy Meals under $20: May 2011

A few weeks ago I decided to go out and buy Real Housewives Of New Jersey's Teresa Guidices cookbook. The title of the book is called Skinny Italian! Being that Adina just had her tonsils out and tonight and I am going to her Fabulicious book signing Wednesday night i decided to make one of her dishes. I chose the Farfalle Con Piselli. It is a light and creamy dish. With bowtie noodles (Farfalle) peas, and light cream. Maidel helped me and then she fell asleep!

I did learn a few tricks from Miss Teresa! :-)

Here is the recipe hope that everyone enjoys!

1 pound Farfalle Pasta

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 cup cooked fresh or thawed peas

1/3 cup light cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle and cook according to the package direction just until al dente. Time the pasta so it is done at about the same time as the sauce.

2) Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, cream. salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

3) Drain the pasta well, do NOT rinse. Return the pasta to the pot. Add the sauce and toss well Sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot