Creamy Veggie Pasta Recipes

30-MINUTE CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• 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!

CREAMY PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add reduced-fat cream cheese, milk, Parmesan and oregano; mix well. Cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently.
• Drain spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add sauce; mix lightly.

CREAMY VEGETARIAN PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. Cook and stir until vegetables have softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, sour cream, and tomato paste and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Drain penne and mix into the sauce. Stir in parsley and basil.

CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA

Steps:

• COOK and stir vegetables in hot oil in large skillet on medium heat until crisp-tender.
• ADD cream cheese spread, milk, Parmesan cheese and seasonings; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cook until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
• DRAIN hot spaghetti; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat.

EASY CREAMY PASTA WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Note: 1 1/2 cups of both fresh broccoli florets and fresh cauliflower florets, as well as 1 cup of sliced fresh carrots, can be substituted for the frozen veggies.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen veggies in with pasta during last five minutes of cooking.
• Drain pasta and veggies in colander.
• In the same pan, over low heat, whisk together soup, milk, parmesan, and mustard; add cream cheese and whisk frequently while cream cheese melts.
• Once mixture is smooth, add veggies and pasta into sauce.
• Heat until mixture is combined and warmed through, stirring frequently.
• Taste; add salt and pepper if desired; serve.

ONE POT CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Add the pasta to a large saucepan, along with the vegetables, milk, veggie stock, and dried herbs. Mix well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for around 15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened. You'll need to stir regularly, especially when the pasta is nearly cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove from the heat, and add the grated cheese and plenty of salt and pepper. Mix well until the cheese has melted to produce a thick, glossy sauce. Serve topped with fresh chives, if desired.

ONE-POT CREAMY TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a blender, puree drained cashews and next 7 ingredients until smooth; mix in crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Set aside., In a Dutch oven or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add asparagus, Broccolini and carrots; cook until tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. , In same pan, add tomato mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add water, sun-dried tomatoes and pasta. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, 10-12 minutes, adding additional water as necessary, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread, milk and garlic powder in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray until blended.
• Add vegetables; stir. Cook on medium heat 6 to 8 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Stir in pasta; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.