Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful Creamy Veggie Pasta recipe that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Loaded with a variety of fresh vegetables and tossed in a luscious cream sauce, this dish is sure to please your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Stir in cream, cheese, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Adjust consistency with pasta water. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite seasonal veggies like mushrooms or spinach.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half or plant-based cream.
- Boost protein by adding grilled chicken or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
