Pea and Macaroni Pie

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• NADS1959
  
  
  
  

  15 of 19 people found this review helpful
  the calories are so low you can use cows or condensed milk and a second kind of cheese. Throw in a protein like a smoked sausage or left over chicken and top with bread crumbs and it still would be low and jazzed up some. - 2/7/10
  
  
• JIMINYC
  
  
  
  

  10 of 14 people found this review helpful
  if you grew up with a dish, try to make it over a little healthier, and post it here, why do people post negative comments? I like to look at the comments for addt'l ideas but I hate reading "this doesn't sound good" and that type comment. - 3/17/10
  
  
• AMKEST
  
  
  Bad
  

  10 of 15 people found this review helpful
  There is absolutely no flavor to this. My husband added sour cream and parmesan to his and I added salsa and sour cream to mine. That seemed to make it decent. As is, this recipe is not so great though. - 9/10/09
  
  
• NIKILB
  
  
  
  

  9 of 16 people found this review helpful
  I don't really get people saying this sounds or was bland, did you not see the last line "salt, pepper, seasonings to taste"? I guess if it was bland, you didn't follow the directions and season it to your particular taste. It sounds great to me, if it is bland, I will, hello, follow the directions - 2/12/10
  
  
• TDEMJANEC
  
  
  Very Good
  

  8 of 12 people found this review helpful
  We made the recipe tonight with a can of tuna packed in water and some substitutions (regular shell macaroni, 2% milk and Velveeta). It was a colorful and complete dinner for my daughter and me. I'd make it again with the whole grain pasta, fat-free soy milk and low-fat cheddar. - 3/17/10
  
  
• CD5624815
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  Mmmmm, comfort food! I used skim milk instead of soymilk (only had vanilla sweetened soymilk on hand) and used the new high fiber white pasta for more tender macaronis. This is a great mac n cheese by itself, and can have add-ins for variety! - 3/17/10
  
  
• MLG511
  
  
  Good
  

  5 of 6 people found this review helpful
  I used whoel wheat penne pasta, added chicken and onions. After I cooked in the oven I added tomatoes to the top. I liked my version of the recipe. It was great to get the email with the recipe as a suggestion as I was in a rut, looking for something new for dinner! - 2/9/10
  
  
• SKINNYROBIN100
  
  
  Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Good basic recipe. Additions of sweet onions, a little garlic, fresh grape tomatoes, and fresh parsley and ground red pepper flakes would ad flavors and keep the calorie count low. Yummie!!! Peas are so good for you and this is a good way to add them in. - 2/7/10
  
  
• EGRAMMY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 7 people found this review helpful
  A comfort food for us pea lovers - 2/7/10
  
  
• MARILYNHAWKS
  
  
  Good
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  A good basic recipe - we add onion, plain yogurt (instead of sour cream) and some seasoning. Sometimes make it with tomatoes! - 3/18/10
  
  
• CURTNAY333
  
  
  
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  kind of a crustless quiche with macaroni.add a bit of garlic powder and some onion and it's great - 3/17/10
  
  
• DIANETEOLI
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I used skim milk and added onions, a bit of garlic and chopped tomatoes with green chilies,... my husband loved it!
  His momma used to make a similar dish with tomatoes, pasta and peas! Thanks for the varieties everyone has shared! It gives us the freedom to "make it our own"! - 3/17/10
  
  
• SUGARPUNK52
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I used regular milk instead of soy.It was very good. - 2/8/10
  
  
• YEEGADS
  
  
  
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  If you haven't actually tried the recipe, how can you justify giving it a rating? I want to hear from those that have tried it. - 12/23/10
  
  
• NANCYLEE46
  
  
  
  

  3 of 9 people found this review helpful
  I am going to try today with gluten-free pasta - 2/7/10
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  

  3 of 10 people found this review helpful
  I may try this at a later date, but I think that I would add chicken and other vegetables. - 2/7/10
  
  
• NORAHMAE
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I add 1/2 tsp. dry mustard &-pepper and sometimes a protein very good vanilla So Nice soy milk is flavourful nm - 3/21/10
  
  
• YIAYIA-THALIA
  
  
  
  

  2 of 5 people found this review helpful
  So simple, but it sounds so good. Thanks for that! - 2/7/10
  
  
• CONTESTNUT
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 5 people found this review helpful
  This sounds great & I hope to try it soon! - 2/7/10
  
  
• FANCIKAT
  
  
  O.K.
  

  2 of 12 people found this review helpful
  Very bland. - 2/7/10
  
  
• QUEENTAMMY
  
  
  Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Dreamfields pasta, 1% milk, Red pepper, left over ham, and onions made this a colorful, and flavorful meal. I served stewed tomatoes with it also. - 12/24/10
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  reminds me of the old itialn receipe of spaghetti and peas . love this .. like that . - 12/23/10
  
  
• SYLVIALYNN2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I like to add peas and either ham or tuna to left over mac & cheese. I also add chopped onions and crushed potato chips, Durkee fried onions or Italian bread crumbs on top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Great way to make "planned overs" to stretch the food budget. Doesn't feel like leftovers. - 12/23/10
  
  
• CHOCMOM
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds like "mac n cheese" to me with peas - yum! Thanks for posting it. I will probably use skim milk - and I use to make a similar recipe and added tuna - a family favorite. Thanks. - 4/12/10
  
  
• SPARK247
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Just last night we were having fish and my husband said I miss Macaroni and Cheese. I haven't been making it. Now I definitely will. Thanks - 3/17/10
  
  
• CD4199227
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds like my kind of dish - yum! - 3/17/10
  
  
• ROYALTY1022
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  You can use almond milk to sub for soy... I will have this with the add. of tomatoes and mushrooms. Maybe chicken, tuna or turkey...Thanks for sharing. - 2/10/10
  
  
• MUSICNUT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So tasty! - 8/14/19
  
  
• HOLLYM48
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This Pea and macaroni pie recipe is delicious! - 6/29/19
  
  
• JANTHEBLONDE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this P and macaroni pie recipe! Yummy - 6/29/19
  
  
• SAANVO
  
  
  
  
  I thought it was a bit bland but my family enjoyed this. Next time I'd still make it as listed but add something more to my plate. - 6/24/14
  
  
• CD12921344
  
  
  Very Good
  
  add red bell pepper, broccoli, onion and a small chicken breast. Changed the calories but what a great recipe. - 9/29/12
  
  
• BAPSANN
  
  
  
  
  Quite delicious - 2/29/12
  
  
• RACHNACH
  
  
  
  
  Sounds great, and I'll try it but can't rate it yet. How many eggs would substitute for the 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute? - 1/15/12
  
  
• PAULEAP
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Looks right up my alley. Also I really like Dreamfields pasta, mentioned below, due to severe carbs restrictions on my part. I just want to add that you might want to consider using House Foods Shirataki Nooodles Substitute Elbows, yes elbows. Can't get much lower in calories or carbs. - 12/23/11
  
  
• SERGEANTMAJOR
  
  
  Bad
  
  I see no reason to use faux foods such as egg substitu, low fat cheese and soy milk since using the real thing will not increase the calorie count in a major way but will significantly increase the nutritional value. The substitutions are fine for those who have dietary intolerance. - 12/23/11
  
  
• MYDONNA13
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is something my mother-in-law used to make, God rest her soul, full fat everything of course, and I still have the recipe written in her handwriting. My sons loved it when the were little, called it peas and pasta, haven't thought of it in yrs. Thanks for this version and the ideas in comments! - 12/23/11
  
  
• JILLITA55
  
  
  
  
  Sounds good and easy to make. Thank you! - 12/23/11
  
  
• MUFFIY831
  
  
  Good
  
  Good starter recipe. Next time I'll cut down the liquid a little as it's a bit runny on the bottom, but not bad. (I used regular cheese instead of 2% to give it more flavor, so the calories are higher too.) - 11/28/11
  
  
• DIABETICLADY
  
  
  
  
  I'm sorry that I DIDN'T read the comments on this recipe before making it. It was so bland. I don't like to throw away food but there was no way I would have a SECOND try of this recipe. - 9/8/11
  
  
• DAMSELFLY3
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe, used it as a basic and added to it. Mushrooms, diced red peppers, a couple of left over green onions, diced celery stems and leaves and 2 handfuls of torn kale. Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and sweet basel. Sooo tastey, thank you! hugs,deb - 9/6/11
  
  
• SUNNYARIZONA
  
  
  O.K.
  
  This would be a good recipe, made with NO WHEAT noodles. I will not use wheat anymore since reading WHEAT BELLY.... - 9/5/11
  
  
• IAMDESSIE
  
  
  O.K.
  
  it didn't taste too bad. - 9/5/11
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Good
  
  I enjoyed this--easy to make too- - 9/5/11
  
  
• MEATBALL44
  
  
  
  
  Sounds Tastey.... - 9/5/11
  
  
• ABOLTERS
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I added a can drained petite diced tomatoes, 2 small packages of tuna (drained), and a 6oz. container of plain yogurt to the main dish. Then, I added salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh parsley. On top, I sprinkled some Old Bay. I realize this is different from the orig. rec, but very delicious! Thanks - 4/23/11
  
  
• CD4653029
  
  
  Very Good
  
  A new twist on mac and cheese! Loved it! - 3/9/11
  
  
• KEIMER
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is a great start for a mac & cheese dish. Lots of great suggestions in the comments to spice it up for a pleasing healthy side dish. :-) - 12/30/10
  
  
• POZIEROZ
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I like macaroni and cheese with peas. I sometimes add peas to mac and cheese and it is very good. Can't knock it until you try it. - 12/23/10
  
  
• CD8417846
  
  
  Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sounds good. - 12/23/10
  
  
• MARKMARILYN
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  sounds excellent but we have issues with soy milk - was ready to try it until I saw that one ingredient - 12/23/10
  
  
• SANSIMEONGIRL
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds okay--I may try this (with plenty of added seasonings) but instead of whole wheat pasta I like to use Smart Pasta (comes in a purple box). It looks and tastes like regular white enriched pasta but has fiber and vitamins added. I use this because I can't stand the taste of whole wheat pasta. - 12/23/10
  
  
• BRENDAGAIL9
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Just adding my 'two cents' to all you negative people. I will make the recipe because it sounds really good to me, but I will add onions and whatever fresh veggies are on hand at the time. This is a very good dish to make when you need some comfort food. - 12/23/10
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This sounds like a good recipe to try but I'll substitute cooked lentils or split peas as no one else in my family is fond of green peas. I'll also use whole wheat pasta (trying to add fiber to my DH's diet per doctor's order). - 12/23/10
  
  
• JANNEBARN
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Sounds very beige. - 12/23/10
  
  
• GRAMPIAN
  
  
  
  
  Try adding Gruyère instead of Cheddar for a bit more flavour. - 12/23/10
  
  
• AUNTB63
  
  
  
  
  I will be trying this with a couple of tweaks, suggestions given in other comments. I too don't like it when people bother to comment on the blandness of a recipe....you can always add seasonings to anything. - 12/23/10
  
  
• JUHOEG
  
  
  
  
  great - 3/17/10
  
  
• WULFIE2
  
  
  Bad
  

  0 of 17 people found this review helpful
  Odd receipe-peas and macaroni? A twist on Mac and Cheese? Doesn't sound like something I would like- I will not try. - 3/17/10
  
  
• KIPPERJAZ
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 17 people found this review helpful
  Doesnt sound too appetizing. Macaroni and peas combination to me sounds very bland and tasteless. I would have to spice it up and then maybe would not eat it. - 3/17/10
  
  
• BECKA525
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  might try this with some added protein. - 3/17/10
  
  
• LLEEINIA
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Kinda plain. - 3/17/10
  
  
• GLORIA68
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Maccaroni and cheese, a different way.
  I'll try it soon. - 2/8/10
  
  
• ASTROGRANNY
  
  
  
  

  0 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Cant eat soy any subs? - 2/7/10
  
  
• REALIZ
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 15 people found this review helpful
  sounds bland - 2/7/10
  
  
• SITTERCHIC
  
  
  
  

  0 of 7 people found this review helpful
  yeah, this sounds interesting, might try it. - 2/7/10