i have been craving carbs like crazy so i went off of my scheduled dinner (i try to plan a menu on a monthly basis). i found this recipe under my pasta board on pinterest and thought it sounded perfect! The spicy cream sauce is amazing on its own. my husband was a huge fan- he even said that he could eat the leftovers tomorrow for dinner! i thoroughly enjoyed it though i think next time i would use fresh spinach instead of broccoli and asparagus. my kids also enjoyed it- picking around anything green of course! it had enough spice that we could taste, but it was subtle enough that i didn't have a problem giving it to my kids. (If i were to make it again for just my husband and me i would probably double the red pepper)
Pasta and veggies with spicy cream sauce
from
http://bakecakery.com/2011/04/13/confetti-chicken-pasta-recipe/
16 oz. Penne Pasta
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1
c. Broccoli florets
1
c. Asparagus, chopped in 1″ pieces
1
c. Grape tomatoes
2
tbsp. butter
2
tbsp. flour
2
c. half & half
1/4
tsp. of red pepper flakes
1
c. Feta cheese
Cook your pasta according to package directions and let it drain.
Heat olive oil and begin sauteeing the garlic (careful not to burn). Then toss in broccoli and asparagus and the tomatoes.
When tomatoes have become soft, you can take a masher (that is what its called right lol) and pop them.
After all the tomatoes have popped, you can place the veggies to the side in a bowl.
In the same pan you cooked the veggies in, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the flour and stir, cooking 1-2 minutes. Slowly add in the half and half while stirring to prevent any clumps from forming. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and allow to simmer until you see boiling action. Stir periodically.
When your sauce begins to thicken and bubble, turn off the heat and add in your cheese. Stir until cheese has melted.
To assemble everything, add the pasta first so it gets nice and coated with sauce and then mix in veggies.
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