Tonight's dinner=Not a winner

I think this is the first new recipe I've made in this adventure that we all did not really care for. Not just me. :) However, maybe you are brave enough to try it and give it your own twist. You might even like it just as it is. I mean, someone had to like it. They put it in a cookbook! :) Good thing I had made snickerdoodles yesterday so we could atleast end the meal on a good note! Yum! Have I mentioned how wonderfully good those little cookies are?! Watch out if you make them though, because they are very addicting. If you eat one, you eat six! Speaking of....I'm going to have another one, or two. :)

Pasta & Peas Au Gratin


9 oz refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
1 cup frozen peas
2 Tbsp flour
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup halfandhalf or milk
1 14oz can diced tomatoes with garlic and spices
2 Tbsp shredded parmesan

In a large saucepan cook tortellini or ravioli according to package directions, except add peas for the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain and return pasta mixture to the hot saucepan. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan stir together flour and pepper. Gradually stir in halfandhalf or milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. cook and stir for 1 minute more. Gradually stir in the undrained tomatoes. Pour over pasta. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan.

If you do end up making this one, let me know how it turns out for you.