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Creamy Mac and Peas

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A creamy kid meal with both protein and a helping of veggies. Easy to make and loved by all, this creamy mac pasta and peas is comforting, flavor packed and so simple to throw together.

Creamy mac pasta and peas in a white bowl sitting on a wooden surface

Every mom needs a quick meal that she knows her kids will eat. And maybe even her husband. No fights, no tears, no whining. This creamy pasta and peas is one of those meals for me.

I like to make batches of my Creamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce or the sauce from my Scalloped Cauliflower to keep in the freezer for moments like this. It freezes really well and all it needs to get the creamy texture back is a little heat and quick stir, you can even add some veggie broth to thin it out.

A close up of creamy pasta and peas in a white bowl

It bounces right back! This is a huge hit with my boys, one of those rare moments of silence as they each stuff their face. Pasta and peas filling their little mouths so no sound can escape. So sharing it with all of you is a no brainer.

It’s easy to make, has a serving of veggies and is filled with protein from the nut based sauce. An all around healthy meal! I hope it brings happiness to your house as it does to ours!

Other Things To Add To This Creamy Pasta and Peas;

  • Use this pasta to use up leftover veggies such as fennel, zucchini, bell peppers
  • Add some baby spinach in at the end of extra green goodness
  • Sprinkle with a nut and breadcrumb topping and bake for a few minutes for extra crunch

Other Yummy Meals For Kids You Might Like;

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5 from 1 vote
Creamy mac pasta and peas in a bowl
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Creamy Mac and Peas
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
A kid (and those that want to eat like a kid) meal with both protein and a helping of veggies. Creamy pasta and peas are easy to make and loved by all!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy pasta, easy mac
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Author: Sophia DeSantis
Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
Instructions

  1. Make cream sauce according to recipe. 

  2. Cook pasta following directions on package.

  3. When pasta is done, strain (reserve a little pasta water to thin out if necessary) and return to pot.

  4. Add 1 cup sauce to pot and mix well.

  5. Add in peas and mix until combined. Add a drizzle of pasta water to thin out if needed.

Recipe Notes
  • The cream sauces make more than you need, however you can add more or less sauce depending on how your kids(or you) like it.
  • Feel free to add more peas if desired.
  • Recipe uses creamy risotto sauce for nutrition calculation
  • Keep leftover sauce in the freezer for next time you need a quick meal!
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Mac and Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 440mg18%
Potassium 88mg3%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 275IU6%
Vitamin C 14.5mg18%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  2. Bryon says

    Can you use whole grain pasta for this recipe and achieve a similar taste?

    I do not have any gluten issues and have read that it is not the best idea to deprive you body of it.

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  3. Julie says

    Hi, Sophia! I can’t thank you enough for posting this recipe! I’ve recently started a plant-based lifestyle and my son is allergic to wheat, eggs, and milk. He’s never tasted traditional mac & cheese, so I thought I’d give this recipe a try. We LOVED it!! I added petite peas to my portion and he ate his pasta with sauce only. He couldn’t get enough of it! I will be making your other recipes, too. Thank you.

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Hi Julie!! This made my day to read! I am so happy both of you loved it and that I can help give your little guy a dinner he can eat! Please be on touch with any questions you may have!

      Reply

  4. Gin says

    Ha, I love this! Perfect timing, cause I need a few more “just eat this” meals up my sleeve. Look out freezer, you’re about to be filled with bags of yummy Alfredo sauce.

    Reply

  8. Mel@avirtualvegan.com says

    A perfect, quick, easy and healthy dinner idea. Anything that avoids fuss at meal times is good with me. My son is 16 now and is extremely fussy with his food so we still have dinner nightmares! I keep hoping he’ll grow out of it one day. He would love this. pasta and peas are his favourite!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Thanks Mel! Works with all age kids!! It’s so hard when dealing with dinner tantrums. It saves me so much!!

      Reply

  10. The Vegan 8 says

    This looks so yummy! Pasta and alfredo sauce is our weekly go-to! I always, always serve my 20 min alfredo with peas too and sometimes carrots! I think peas are one of the best things to serve with alfredo sauce! That is also the only way Jay will eat peas, when I serve them with alfredo, LOL. He hates peas otherwise. I can see why your kiddos love this!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      It’s such a great go to meal! We’ve done this forever. It’s actually an old post that we now make with my newest creamy Alfredo so I decided to reshoot and update it. But it’s still a weekly go to over here! And always having some of the sauce in the freezer is key! SO fast. Thanks mama!!

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  12. Jenn says

    Perfect! We are a pea loving family too and they are so good mixed with creamy pasta! The perfect weeknight meal! Even better that there’s no whining involved!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      No whining is key! My hubby actually is NOT a pea lover but I don’t worry about his whining. LOL. Thanks so much!

      Reply

  24. Kallie Tsoukas Tettenburn says

    Just made this with the Annie’s Organic Shells, but also added the cheese into the sauce while stirring it in the pan. Evia even approved, which is a tough task! I like that it makes it more protein rich and filling for them.

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      Lol!! Thank you! I love it too. My oldest never became picky so yours may not either. But my youngest is exercising his right to be two through food control so you never know!

      Reply

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