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Quick and Creamy Pasta Delight

This quick and creamy pasta dish is a one-pan wonder, perfect for a family meal without the mess. Packed with flavor and customizable, it's an irresistible cozy dinner option!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 1 cup pasta (your choice) Choose your favorite type of pasta
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 2 cups vegetables (whatever you have on hand) Any mix of vegetables will work
Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup cream or an alternative For a lighter option, use vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder To enhance the flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season according to preference
  • optional Grated cheese for topping Add if you want a cheesy finish

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta and Vegetables
  1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a separate pan, cook your vegetables with a little olive oil until tender.
Making the Sauce
  1. Stir in the cream and garlic powder to the veggies and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Combine the cooked pasta and the vegetable mixture.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Top it off with grated cheese if desired.

Notes

For better flavor, try toasting the garlic while sautéing the veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for a quick meal.