CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA

A perfect meal, with all your favourite nutritious veggies! This easy pasta dish takes 30 minutes to make, and I promise, it's delicious!

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I can't help but love pasta with veggies, and this is the perfect way to enjoy it! For this dish, I've used carrots, caramelized onion, broccoli, mushrooms and garlic. The flavor-burst from the array of vegetables along with the added aroma of basil and oregano is absolutely heavenly! Last but not the least, the star of the show is the creamy white sauce, which adds a richness to the meal.

I personally love using rotini pasta for thick pasta sauces like these, because the grooves in the shape of the pasta are perfect for retaining the sauce. Keep reading for the recipe for this easy vegetarian meal!

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CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA: RECIPE

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz. rotini pasta

• Water (to cook the pasta)

• Oil for cooking

• 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced

• 1 small onion, finely minced

• Half of a carrot, julienned

• 1/2 cup broccoli florets, chopped

• 1/2 cup mushrooms

• 4 tbsp butter

• 4 tbsp flour

• 1.5 cups of milk

• 1/4 cup cheddar, shredded

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp basil

• 1 tsp oregano

RECIPE

Note: You may need to adjust the quantity of milk to achieve your desired consistency.

1. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions. When cooked, set aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan. When hot, add your garlic and onions. Sauté until caramelized (4-5 minutes).

3. Add your carrot, broccoli and mushrooms and fry until tender. You can cover the pan with a lid to cook the vegetables faster.

4. When fully cooked, season with salt and pepper.

5. Remove your vegetables from the pan and set aside. Wipe off the excess oil with a paper towel.

6. Melt butter in the pan. When slightly bubbling, add the flour.

7. Roast your flour until it turns brown (up to 30 seconds).

8. Add your milk slowly. Although the flour will clump in the beginning, make sure you stir continuously to break the lumps and create a smooth consistency. (Here, it is helpful to use a silicone spatula that will help you flatten and break the flour pockets.)

9. Stir on a medium flame until the milk thickens (about 3 minutes).

10. Add your cheddar, salt and pepper. Mix to incorporate.

11. Add basil and oregano, and mix.

12. Serve hot!

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