Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Pasta & Peas

½ package frozen peas (16 oz. bag)
½ yellow onion peeled and sliced thinly in quarters
2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.)
1/2 tspn. oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta- small shells, penne, or bowtie

In a small pan sauté the sliced onion in olive oil until the onion is clear. Add the frozen peas and cook together with onion and oregano until peas are no longer frozen. Empty the can of paste into pan with onion and peas, add 2 paste cans full of water. Mix together well and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add more water if sauce becomes too thick. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 30 minutes.

Serve over pasta. Serves four.

*You can add grilled chicken breast.

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