Pasta Primavera
A delicious and colorful pasta dish made with expired but safe pasta, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce.
10
Prep Time (min)
20
Cook Time (min)
30
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound expired dry pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and peas)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the expired pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3
Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
4
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
5
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until it is coated evenly with the sauce.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.