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Creamy Pasta with Vegetables

Creamy pasta with vegetables is a  versatile, quick and easy weeknight dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, American Italian, Italian
Keyword: creamy veggie pasta, pasta, quick
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 505kcal
Author: Anne

Creamy Pasta with Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces of sliced mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked peas
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta such as linguine
  • fresh herbs such as basil oregano or parsley to garnish
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
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Instructions

  • Clean and prepare the vegetables; chop the garlic, slice the mushrooms and asparagus
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil or butter to a skillet and heat to medium heat.  Add the mushroom slices and cook until the edges start to brown and remove them from the pan and set aside
  • Next, add the asparagus slices and cook until they begin to soften and turn bright green, remove them from the pan and set aside with the mushrooms
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and the 4 cloves of chopped garlic and cook until the garlic begins to soften.
  • Stir in the 1 tablespoon of flour. Once the mixture becomes pasty, (this is called a roux) turn the heat off.  Gradually pour in the milk stirring with a whisk until mixture becomes thick.
  • Reduce the heat, and add the mushrooms, asparagus and cooked peas to the sauce.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside
  • Add the goat cheese to the sauce and stir gently until it melts into the sauce; serve over the linguine with shredded parmesan cheese
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftover veggie pasta in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat in the microwave or on top of the stove. You may need to add some water or milk for moisture
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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