Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounce dry penne pasta
  • 1 cups frozen green peas
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced hard salami
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, and cook according to package directions. Mix in peas just before pasta finishes cooking. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

2. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shallots are tender. Add cream cheese and half cup of pasta water. Stir until melted. Mix in salami, and continue cooking until heated through. Transfer to the pot with the cooked pasta. Add Parmesan cheese, and gently toss.

Published by boymomfoodie

I’m just passionate about food!! I’m a mom of two handsome boys. I’m a nurse by education and a cook by passion. Taste and nutrition are the most important factors in my food! I also need meals to be ready in a short amount of time due to our busy schedule. Anyone can cook!! Let me help. 😘

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