Fall is a time for comfort foods, but at the same time let’s not forget to load up on the vegetables nutrients. This is the reason why I love this dish; all of those veggies with creamy sauce, make a perfect dish, even for the little ones.
This pasta dish is sweet, savory, creamy, cheesy and is pretty darn good!
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Recipe
This creamy vegetarian pasta is a sneaky yet delicious way to get a full serving of veggies. Made in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 16 oz pasta
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cup broccoli
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Dice the bell pepper and onion into 1-inch cubes. Slice the mushrooms. Set the veggies aside.
- Preheat a deep skillet with butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook them until they soften.
- Add the bell peppers and onions to the skillet and cook them until they soften.
- Cook the pasta in a boiling pot of hot water for about 4 minutes less than the box instructions. Add the partially cooked pasta into the skillet with the veggies.
- Add the heavy whipping cream, pressed garlic, and broccoli to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in the parmesan cheese and stir until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
30-Minute Creamy Veggie Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 195mg8%
Potassium 403mg12%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1737IU35%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 161mg16%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
I do not have parmesan cheese, could I use Mexican blend?
Hey Shriya, Parmesan makes the sauce creamy and thick. While Mexican cheese would be more cheesy. You can use it and maybe sprinkle some on top of the dish and bake it. It will make a good dish that way.
Got it! Thanks!
U don't have to cook broccoli prior to throwing it into pasta ??? How does it cook in the pasta? I like broccoli tender so should I like steam it or sauté first ?
I don't cook it prior to pasta because broccoli cooks very quick. It. Can become mushy so it's better to cook it with the pasta sauce.
so is it heavy whipping cream or a regular one? and does it matter, i have heavy whipping cream on hand. and do you think mexican blend cheese will work?
Heavy whipping cream would work. You don't have to add cheese if you don't have Parmesan, it's more for a flavor. But if you still want to add cheese, add just a little so it still stays creamy.
this looks very good!! will sure give it a try!!! mmm, cant wait! n it looks pretty healthy too!
Thank you! It is very creamy and kinda healthy. Our family loved this dish. Keep me posted on how you like it 🙂
whipped cream or heavy liquid cream?
In a liquid form.