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    Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    Published: May 26, 2022 by REALMEALDEAL ·

    pinterest image for creamy vegetable pasta.

    A Creamy Vegetable Pasta is delicious, filling, and ready in just 20 minutes. You can use a variety of vegetables and just stir in a lovely cream sauce flavoured with parmesan. The vegetables and sauce are ready in just the time it takes to cook the pasta!

    creamy vegetable pasta in bowl topped with parmesan cheese
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    Creamy vegetarian pasta is an easy go-to recipe at any time of the year. It's great for using up leftover vegetables and you can easily adapt the recipe and use any vegetables that cook quickly.

    If you have leftover chicken, you can add that in or you might like Creamy Chicken Leek and Mushroom Pasta. Other easy weeknight pasta recipes include Easy Vegetable Pasta Bake or Mushroom and Lentil Vegan Ragu or why not substitute the beef and try an Easy Quorn Bolognese.

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    • Sustainability
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    • Reheating Creamy Veg Pasta
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    Ingredients

    Creamy pasta with vegetables is a great opportunity to use loads of vegetables. See substitutions below for ideas of other vegetables you could substitute.

    Creamy Vegetable Pasta ingredients labelled
    • Pasta - You can use any pasta or noodle shapes or even tagliatelle, spaghetti, or linguine. I've used spiral shapes as the sauce sticks to the swirls nicely. Once you've cooked your pasta, keep back a cup of the water. This can be used to loosen up the sauce at the end of cooking. The pasta water contains some starch so is more effective than just adding boiling water.
    • Mushrooms - Any type of mushrooms will work in this dish. When preparing the mushrooms, just wipe the tops clean. Don't soak them in water or this will alter their texture. You don't need to peel them. Slice them lengthways with the stem.
    • Cream - I've used single cream in this recipe but you could also use a heavier cream if you like. You may need to add more pasta water at the end of the cooking time if the sauce is too thick.
    • Parmesan Cheese. Adding parmesan helps to thicken the sauce and also brings great flavour. 

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    This creamy veggie pasta recipe is very easy so chop all your vegetables before you start. Make sure to chop the broccoli into small florets.

    pasta cooking in pan

    Put the pasta on to cook as per the packet instructions. Once cooked drain the pasta but keep a cupful of the pasta water.

    mushrooms frying in pan

    Add the butter to the pan and when it is bubbling, add the sliced mushrooms. Spread them out and fry for 2 minutes turning occasionally. Try not to move them around too much.

    courgette in pan with mushrooms

    Add the sliced courgette/zucchini and fry for another minute.

    garlic and tomatoes added to mushrooms and courgette in pan

    Add the garlic and tomatoes and fry for a further minute.

    broccoli and peas in pan

    Cook the broccoli and frozen peas in the pasta water for the last few minutes.

    stock and cream added to pan with mushrooms courgette and tomato.

    Pour in the vegetable stock and cream and stir until the sauce has thickened.

    parmesan cheese added to cream and vegetables for creamy vegetable pasta

    Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with pepper.

    pasta and vegetables in pan with cream sauce

    Stir in the cooked pasta, broccoli and peas until covered by the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the pasta water to loosen it.

    creamy vegetable pasta in pan

    Hint: Cooking the broccoli and peas with the pasta saves energy.

    Substitutions

    • Vegetables - vegetable creamy pasta is great for using up leftovers. Other vegetables that go well in this recipe include green beans, mangetout, asparagus, aubergine, and edamame beans.
    • Cheese - Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano is a hard strong-flavored Italian cheese. You could also use Grano Padano which is similar and usually slightly cheaper. The important thing is to buy a block and grate it yourself. pre-grated parmesan cheeses are often low quality and contain cornstarch which means they won't melt easily and can stay lumpy in your sauce. Parmesan also adds salt to your dish so only add salt after you've added the parmesan if you need to.
    • Gluten Free - you can easily make this dish gluten-free by just using gluten-free pasta.

    vegetable creamy pasta in bowl close up topped with parmesan cheese

    Sustainability

    Using local vegetables in season will help to reduce your carbon footprint. Adapting the recipe to use up what you already have in will help reduce your food waste. Try to buy all your vegetables lose without any packaging.

    Storage

    Because of the cream, this dish doesn't freeze well but you can store it in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.

    Reheating Creamy Veg Pasta

    The best way to reheat a creamy pasta dish is on the hob or stovetop rather than a microwave. Once cold, the sauce will thicken slightly so you may need to add a little milk to loosen it and bring back the creamy texture. Reheat over a medium heat and keep stirring so it doesn't stick.

    creamy vegetable pasta in bowl topped with parmesan cheese and parsley

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    creamy vegetable pasta in bowl topped with parmesan cheese

    Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    REALMEALDEAL
    An easy pasta recipe with vegetables in a creamy sauce ready in just 20 minutes.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings (Adjustable) 4
    Calories 754 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 350 g pasta organic
    • 25 g butter organic
    • 300 g mushrooms sliced
    • 1 courgette / zucchini organic, sliced thinly
    • 1 clove garlic peeled & crushed
    • 200 g cherry tomatoes
    • 300 g broccoli or 1 head of broccoli florets cut small
    • 200 g garden peas
    • 125 ml vegetable stock organic
    • 300 ml single cream organic
    • 60 g parmesan cheese finely grated
    • 1 dash black pepper fairtrade
    • 4 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Put the pasta on to cook as per the packet instructions. Once cooked drain the pasta but keep a cupful of the pasta water.
      350 g pasta
    • Add the butter to the pan and when it is bubbling, add the sliced mushrooms. Spread them out and fry for 2 minutes turning occasionally. Try not to move them around too much.
      25 g butter, 300 g mushrooms
    • Add the sliced courgette/zucchini and fry for another minute.
      1 courgette / zucchini
    • Add the garlic and tomatoes and fry for a further minute.
      1 clove garlic, 200 g cherry tomatoes
    • Add the broccoli and frozen peas to the pasta water for the last few minutes to cook
      300 g broccoli or 1 head of broccoli, 200 g garden peas
    • Pour in the vegetable stock and cream and stir until the sauce has thickened
      300 ml single cream, 125 ml vegetable stock
    • Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with black pepper
      60 g parmesan cheese, 1 dash black pepper
    • Stir in the cooked pasta, broccoli and peas until covered by the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the pasta water to loosen it.
    • Serve with the fresh parsley sprinkled over the top
      4 tablespoon fresh parsley

    Notes

    • Pasta - Use any pasta or noodle shapes or even long pasta such as tagliatelle, spaghetti, or linguine. I've used spiral pasta shapes as the sauce sticks to the swirls nicely. Once you've cooked your pasta, keep back a cup of the pasta water. This can be used to loosen up the sauce at the end of cooking. 
    • Mushrooms - Any type of mushrooms will work in this dish. When preparing the mushrooms, just wipe the tops clean. Don't soak them in water or this will alter their texture. You don't need to peel them. Slice them lengthways with the stem.
    • Cream - I've used single cream in this recipe but you could also use a heavier cream if you like. You may need to add more pasta water at the end of the cooking time if the sauce is too thick.
    • Parmesan Cheese. Adding parmesan helps to thicken the sauce and also brings great flavour. 

    Storage

    Due to the cream, the dish won't freeze well. It can be stored in the fridge for 3 - 4 days.

    Reheating Pasta

    It is best to reheat anything with a creamy sauce on the hob or stovetop. Add a little milk to loosen the sauce and reheat over a medium heat whilst stirring.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 754kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 27gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 479mgPotassium: 1146mgFiber: 9gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2638IUVitamin C: 115mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 4mg

    The Nutritional Values are computer generated estimates based on industry standards and are provided as a helpful guide only.

    Average Carbon Emissions

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    1. Nikki

      September 27, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      Great flavors and textures in this hearty, comforting and fabulous pasta dish.

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    2. Kate

      September 27, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      I love this veg packed pasta! So simple and full of great flavors and textures.

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    3. Charla

      September 27, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      This looks like the perfect filling yet budget friendly meal that my family would love to get stuck into.

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    4. Gina Abernathy

      September 27, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Pasta shows up on our table at least once a week. I love how I can use those leftover veggies with this dish and the family will never know.

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    5. gunjan

      September 27, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      I am a big pasta fan and so this recipe turned out to be my favorite. So creamy, delicious and so flavorful.

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