Description
A comforting and creamy vegetable pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream.
- Add pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any small pasta of your choice.
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you enjoy.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; it stores well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg