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Creamy Pasta with Vegetables

Creamy Pasta with Vegetables

Bursting with vibrant flavors and a medley of wholesome ingredients, this simple creamy pasta with vegetables is the perfect answer to those busy days when you crave a comforting yet effortless meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegetarian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 12 oz. farfalle bowtie pasta
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 cups of baby spinach
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 T Italian Seasoning
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 t red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about one cup of the pasta water before draining.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced onions in olive oil until they are translucent and slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Set the onions aside.
  • Add more olive oil to the same skillet, and cook the sliced mushrooms and tomatoes for approximately 2-3 minutes. Set mushrooms and tomatoes aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook the garlic for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Add the vegetable broth to the skillet with the garlic. Deglaze the pan with the broth.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, shredded parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for an additional two minutes.
  • Over low heat, add the spinach to the skillet and stir until it is wilted into the sauce.
  • Add the cooked farfalle (bowtie) pasta and stir to combine. If the pasta is too dry, add small amounts of pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Top with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Keyword Creamy Pasta with Vegetables, vegetarian