Garlic Lover's Pasta

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb cavatappi pasta (or other stout pasta variety)
• 1 1/2 cups sweet peas
• 1 -2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (use about 2/3rds as much grated parmesan if that's all that's available, it packs tighter)
• 2/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta per instructions until al dente.
• 2 in a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients.
• 3 let chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.