Knees with Cheese Sauce and Peas

Name: Knees with Cheese Sauce and Peas
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Slovak
Ingredients: 300 g Knee; 50 g Butter; 1 PL All-purpose flour; Milk; 250 g Hard Cheese; 100 g Peas; Salt; Ground black pepper

25 min

Easy

4 portions

(5.0 / 5 from 2 votes)

This is one of those meals that kids and adults love at our home. Creamy cheese sauce wraps around each knee, peas add color and gentle sweetness, and it all together feels like a cozy meal after a long day. The best part is that you can prepare it in a few minutes and the kitchen smells like a Sunday lunch.

Preparation 25 min

Difficulty Easy

Portions 4

Views 1179x

Author

Linda Linduška

47 recipes

Profile

Ingredients

300 g Knee
50 g Butter
1 Tbsp All-purpose flour
heaping
Milk
250 g Hard Cheese
grated, edam, cheddar, or parmesan
100 g Peas
frozen or fresh
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste

Instructions

Cook the knees in salted water al dente and drain.

Melt butter in a pan, add flour and create a light roux.

Gradually pour in milk and stir until a smooth sauce forms.

Add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Add peas and let them warm up in the sauce.

Finally, add the knees, mix, and serve immediately after cooking.

Linda's tip

For a more intense flavor, add a piece of blue cheese or gorgonzola - it's a luxurious version for adults. And if you want a milder taste, add a bit of cream.

Tip

Tip: This dish tastes best fresh, when the sauce is still creamy and smooth. But if you put it in the oven the next day, you can turn it into baked pasta – just sprinkle some cheese on top.