CHEESY VEGETABLE PASTA- ITALIAN RECIPES

 

   This creamy and delicious pasta dish is really rich in taste and very filling. This fabulous dish is made with 2 different cheese, milk, vegetables, onion and garlic. Italian seasonings and pepper adds extra kick to the creamy pasta.

   Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Cooked Penne Pasta
• 1 Medium size Onion
• 1 Finely Chopped Garlic (Big)
• 1/2 Cup of Brocoli Florets
• 1/2 Cup of  Mushroom
• 1 Cherry Tomato (Opt)
• 1/2 Cup of Milk
• 1/4 - 1/2 Cup of  Grated Sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 Tsp of Butter or Olive Oil
• 1/2 Tsp of Red Chilly Flakes
• 1 Tsp of Italian Seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan Cheese to garnish

  Method

• Bring 2 - 3 Cups of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
• Add Penne pasta to water and stir gently.
• To get authentic pasta taste, boil uncovered for 10- 12 mins and stir occasionally.once it done, just drain the water and keep it aside.

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter, add red chili flakes, chopped garlic and onion, saute until slightly yellow in color about 1-2 mins.
• Add chopped tomato, broccoli and mushroom , cook for a 1-2 mins. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Add pasta to the skillet and add milk, cook for 1-2 mins. Finally add cheddar cheese, toss well. Switch off the stove.
• Top pasta with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

  
  Tips

• You can follow the same recipe by using any pasta.
• Use mozzarella cheese, instead of cheddar cheese.
• Use capsicum and carrot to this recipe.

  Health Benefits of Pasta
 

• Try to use whole wheat or multi-grain pasta as it was rich in nutritional benefits like protein, vitamins, fiber and ALA omega-3.
• Cheese are great source of protein and calcium. Also contains nutrients like zinc and biotin.