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bowl of pasta with courgettes, peas and broccoli in a creamy sauce. frying pan to the side, garlic bread on plate, and jar of herbs also on table.
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Creamy Vegetable Pasta

Looking for a delicious and healthy meal? Try our creamy vegetable pasta recipe! Made with fresh veggies and a creamy sauce, it's the perfect dinner option.
Course Dinner
Cuisine British
Keyword cheesy vegetable pasta, creamy vegetable pasta, past with soft cheese, vegetable pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Portions
Calories 296kcal
Author Donna

Ingredients

  • 320 g Penne or enough for 4
  • 1 Medium Broccoli Cut into small Florets
  • 150 g Frozen Peas
  • Pinch Salt
  • Cooking Spray
  • ½ Yellow Onion Finely Dice
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 2 Courgettes Cut into 1cm chunks
  • 100 g Soft Cheese
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Mixed Herbs

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water to the packet instructions, adding the peas and broccoli for the last 5 minutes.
  • While the water for the pasta is warming, heat the cooking spray in a large frying pan over medium heat on the hob.
  • Add the onions and fry for 3 minutes until soft, stirring often.
  • Tip the garlic in with the onions and continue to fry for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the courgettes, and fry for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the soft cheese and 3 big ladles of pasta water, stir and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the mixed herbs and a good pinch of black pepper.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the courgettes have softened, stirring often.
  • Add the pasta, peas, and broccoli, stir well and serve.

Notes

  • If your pasta is cooked before the courgettes are ready, drain, and set to one side. Add to the pan when the courgettes are soft, and cook until the pasta is warm again, stirring often.