Cheesy Pasta & Peas

INGREDIENTS

• 6 TBSP Butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cup 2% or whole milk
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 10 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1 bag Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Peas
• 10 ounces corkscrew pasta
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cook pasta to package directions.
• In a large skillet or saucepan over medium/high heat, melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk until smooth and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
• Slowly pour in the milk while whisking.
• Add in the brown sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue to cook stirring frequently until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Add in the shredded cheese, stir to combine.
• Add in the peas and pasta and mix together. Pour in reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
• In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, melted butter and everything bagel seasoning. Sprinkle on top of the cheesy pasta and peas.
• Place in the broiler for about 5 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (If you don’t have a broiler setting, bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.)

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