Macaroni and Cheese With Peas Recipe

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni in large pot boiling salted water as per package directions. Do not overcook.
2. While macaroni is cooking:
3. Saute onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until onion is translucent, stirring often. Do not brown.
4. When onion mixture is cooked add cream cheese and stir till it is melted.
5. Add extra old cheddar and stir till melted.
6. Mix in frozen peas.
7. Drain cooked macaroni and mix onion cheese mixture into macaroni.
8. Spread into lightly oiled casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups old cheddar.
9. Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes till cheese is lightly browned.
10. Enjoy.