Description
A delightful dish that combines creamy goodness with vibrant vegetables for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms; sauté until veggies are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with the veggie sauce and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter alternative, consider using half-and-half or a non-dairy milk. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg