ITALIAN PASTA AND PEAS

Italian Pasta and Peas image

If your family doesn't care for peas, substitute frozen green beans or broccoli. By stirring in cubed cooked chicken or ham, this becomes a mouthwatering main dish with little effort.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (4.1 ounces) quick-cooking bow tie pasta and Parmesan/Romano sauce mix
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the water, milk and butter; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and sauce mix. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Stir in the peas, mushrooms and oregano; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Remove from the heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.