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Pasta in Creamy Sauce

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Pasta with cherry tomatoes, broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini in creamy sauce for a balanced plant-forward meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 406
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into pieces
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup cream or plant-based cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  4. Add broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini.
  5. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in cherry tomatoes.
  7. Pour in cream and simmer gently.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Add cooked pasta to the sauce.
  10. Toss gently to combine.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cook pasta al dente for best texture.
Cut vegetables evenly for consistent cooking.
Serve immediately while warm.

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