There are so many ways to enjoy noodles, but one of my favorites ones is very simple and easy to make. Of course I love a good gourmet pasta, but sometimes the cheap classics win against anything high brow. And, that’s the case with this creamy peas and noodles dish.

It’s a one-pan affair that’s ready in no time and without turning the oven on at all! There’s also no béchamel to make as the sauce comes together on its own. But the flavor is really what I love the most about this dish. This is a nostalgic recipe for me since I had this a lot growing up!

This recipe is so easy, it’s almost like tuna casserole without the tuna- or the baking! To get this dish started you’ll need to lightly brown some egg noodles in butter in a large skillet. This adds color and flavor to the noodles and means they don’t get too soggy when you add the liquid ingredients.

Make sure your skillet is very large so it all fits. If you don’t have a skillet large enough just use a stockpot instead.

The beauty of this recipe is that it all cooks together. The final touch is to add some cheese, turn off the heat, and cover to let the cheese melt fully. After that you’re ready to dig into this cheesy, creamy noodle dish.

Since peas have a lot more protein than other veggies you can have this as your main dish if you like. Or serve as a side for burgers, chicken, or your protein of choice.

Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that give us the most pleasure.