Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
For the Sauce and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk, or heavy cream
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded or 2 slices American cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, or fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the sliced red onions to the hot oil and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan with the onions. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are tender.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked onions and mushrooms. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the sliced green bell peppers to the pan and stir them with the other vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Gradually pour the milk or cream into the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Add the cooked penne pasta to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Place the shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese slices) on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with dried oregano and chili flakes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir all the ingredients together until the cheese melts and is fully incorporated into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Serve the creamy vegetable pasta immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Vegetable Pasta
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
For the Sauce and Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups whole milk, or heavy cream
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded or 2 slices American cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, or fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the sliced red onions to the hot oil and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan with the onions. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are tender.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked onions and mushrooms. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the sliced green bell peppers to the pan and stir them with the other vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Gradually pour the milk or cream into the pan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Add the cooked penne pasta to the pan with the sauce and vegetables. Stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Place the shredded cheddar cheese (or American cheese slices) on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with dried oregano and chili flakes.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir all the ingredients together until the cheese melts and is fully incorporated into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Serve the creamy vegetable pasta immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.