Meanwhile deseeded 2 tomato's & chopped fine, 1 cup of frozen peas which you have defrosted,whole bag of mini pepperoni ,minced fresh parsley,minced fresh basil,dried oregano rub between hands before adding to pasta, smoked cheese 1/2 cup, dash sea salt,dash pepper and can use pepper flakes if you like it hot. 1 small onion minced and saute in pan.
Add 1 small velvetta cheese which has been chopped into pieces, 1 ~1/2 cups of half /half add both items in blender,then add to strained hot pasta ,stir well.
NOTE :If you want to skip the blender to blend the cheese and cream, just chop cheese right in the hot pot of pasta that has been drained of water,and add the 2 tablespoons of butter and the 1~1/2 cup of half & half ,toss in a quick pour of virgin olive oil ( about 2 tablespoons) stir til all is heated and blended well.
Dump the rest of veggies and spices in with the hot Pasta,stir well. Serve on individual plates and top with smoked cheese. You can also skip the velvetta cheese and make a all white cream sauce with your favorite white cheeses. For a change sometimes I use a Mascarpone cheese with grated parma cheese and half & half . When serving top with shredded cheese and add a splash of basil olive oil !!
Top with a bit of shredded smoked cheese and serve. This recipe can be baked in the oven if you like just add more half and half or you can use white wine with the white sauce.
You can add whatever veggies you like Artichokes,Mushrooms ,Zuchinni, Brocolli, Prosciutto,Celery,Sun dried Tomato,it is what ever you fancy in this dish. As for meat you can use a good Tuna, Ham or even a Maple Bacon. Great the second day around,just heat in microwave and eat !!!
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