Recipe: Pasta with Veggies and Parmesan ๐
Description: This quick and easy recipe combines the savory goodness of mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes with creamy Parmesan sauce, served over perfectly cooked pasta. You can customize the flavors by using Portabella mushrooms for a stronger taste, or swapping yellow squash for extra zucchini.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 750.5 per serving
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 | Pasta |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Mushroom |
| 1 | Tomato |
| 1/4 cup | Half-and-Half |
| 1 cup | Parmesan cheese |
| To taste | Pepper |
| To taste | Salt |
Instructions:
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Heat the Butter:
Start by heating the butter in a skillet over medium heat. -
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Cook the Onion:
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft, which should take about ten minutes. -
Prepare the Pasta:
While the onion is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package directions. -
Sautรฉ the Vegetables:
Increase the heat to medium-high for the skillet. Add the zucchini, mushroom, and tomato, cooking until they’re barely tender, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. -
Add the Sauce:
Stir in the half-and-half, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt. Continue stirring until the sauce is well combined. -
Combine Pasta and Sauce:
Just before the sauce comes to a boil, remove the skillet from the heat. Drain the cooked pasta and place it in a large serving bowl. -
Serve:
Spoon the vegetable sauce over the pasta, tossing everything together to ensure even distribution. -
Garnish:
Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes:
- You can adjust the vegetable quantities to your preference or based on what’s available.
- Experiment with different types of mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Serve this dish with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Enjoy this delightful pasta dish bursting with the freshness of vegetables and the richness of Parmesan cheese!
