Mac & Peas

This recipe is inspired by a meal my mom used to make for my siblings and I as children- we loved it!  Hamburger macaroni and cheese with peas!  It's also tasty without the faux-meat, which is the way I prefer it (less flashbacks of "ground beef" yuck!).

1/2 package of pasta

1/4 cup Earth Balance
1/2 can peas
1/2 package Smart Ground veggie protein crumble
Daiya Cheddar style wedge

1: Cook pasta according to instruction, strain, add back to pot and set aside
2: Add a bit of olive oil to pan and heat protein crumbles, stirring and turning for about 7 minutes.  I added a generous amount of salt and cracked pepper, but a sprinkle will do too

 3: Cube Daiya wedge

4: Add about 2/3 of Daiya cubes and Earth Balance to pot of pasta and stir on medium heat until completely melted

 

 5: Add 1/2 can of peas and cooked protein crumbles

 6: Serve immediately...so YUM!