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A plate of creamy veggie pasta.
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Creamy Veggie Pasta

Creamy Veggie Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish featuring a medley of colorful vegetables cooked in a rich, creamy sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini. Sliced
  • 1 cup carrot cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup frozen yellow corn thawed
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain the water and set the pasta aside.
  • Heat a large skillet with oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute.
  • Add the first batch of veggies: onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add the remaining veggies: carrot, corn, and broccoli. Cook for 3-5 minutes until all the veggies are tender.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and mix it in. Stir in the heavy cream and milk, then cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes until it thickens further.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until everything is well combined and coated in the creamy sauce.
  • Once done, garnish the creamy veggie pasta with freshly chopped parsley.

Notes

 
  • Slice the veggies into even sized pieces for faster, uniform cooking times. 
  • Cook the pasta until it's just al dente as it will continue to cook slightly when mixed with the hot sauce.
  • Taste the sauce before adding the pasta and adjust the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to your preference.
  • For the best flavor and texture, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8485IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 3mg