• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Platein28
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Screen Time
  • Blog
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Crafts
  • Screen Time
  • Blog
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • Ă—

    Home » Recipe Box

    Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    Published: Mar 10, 2022 by Marcie Groller · This post may contain affiliate links

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    creamy veggie pasta in spoon

    Our One Pot Creamy Vegetable Pasta is the ultimate comfort food...the perfect balance of cheese and vegetables! This dish is sure to please your kiddos. And the best news of all- it can be made in 28 minutes or less! Try it out tonight!

    pasta with veggies and cheese sauce in spoon
    Jump to:
    • 👍 Why We Love This Creamy Vegetable Pasta
    • đź›’ Ingredients
    • 👩🏾‍🍳 Instructions
    • ✔️ Tips for the Best Creamy Vegetable Pasta
    • 🥖 Serving and Side Suggestions
    • đź§Š Storing Leftovers
    • âť“FAQs
    • 👶🏾 Tips for Picky Eaters
    • đź§¶ Crafts for this Recipe
    • 🍽 Other Quick Pasta Dishes
    • 🥣 Creamy Vegetable Pasta
    •  
    •  

    👍 Why We Love This Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    Comfort food- Our creamy vegetable pasta is belly-warming and the ultimate comfort food for the whole family.

    Basic Ingredients- You are likely to have many of the ingredients in your panty or fridge/freezer.

    Quick-  Like all of our recipes, this creamy vegetable pasta can be made in 28 minutes or less.

    Veggies! This vegetable pasta dish is packed with veggies in a savory cheese sauce, so kids will get important nutrients while enjoying the creamy flavor of this dish.

    ONE pot! You'll only need ONE pot for this dish. Minimal mess, minimal cleanup!

    If you love creamy pasta and rice dishes, be sure to also checkout our delicious Creamy Chicken Pea Skillet with Rice and One Pot Lemon Garlic Pasta recipes!! 

    đź›’ Ingredients

    ingredients to make a cheesy veggie pasta

    Notes on Ingredients:

    Pasta- Small pasta (i.e. shells, macaroni or orecchiette) work great for this dish.

    Onion & garlic- We think this adds a nice flavor, but skip or use onion and garlic powder if you are short on time.

    Broth- We recommend Better than Bouillon. It's a condensed stock that comes in a tiny jar. Three benefits: (1) cuts back on space in the fridge, (2) saves money, (3) less waste/recycling on your conscience. The product comes in lots of flavors (chicken, beef, mushroom, etc.), with some varieties available in vegetarian, low sodium and organic.

    Sour cream, milk, cheese- These dairy ingredients give the pasta its creamy texture and flavor, but feel free to choose lite versions if you want a lighter meal.

    Mixed frozen veggies- We like a mixture of peas, green beans, corn and carrots, but many types of frozen veggies will work. Broccoli florets are also a great option.

    👩🏾‍🍳 Instructions

    1. Cook onion and garlic in oil
    2. Add broth, bring to a boil, and cook noodles
    3. Stir in remaining ingredients (veggies, seasoning, cheese, sour cream and milk) and cook for 5-10 minutes.
    stirring onion and garlic in pot
    adding pasta to onion and garlic and broth
    adding milk to pasta

    🥄 Kids Steps:

    • Help chop onion and garlic. We’re big fans of these Curious Chef kid-safe knives.
    • Taste pasta to see if done. Kids love this job!
    • Stir in frozen veggies. Our kids liked seeing how the veggies added color.
    creamy veggie pasta in pot

    ✔️ Tips for the Best Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    • Make sure there is enough broth to just cover the pasta. Feel free to add more as needed.
    • Be careful not to overcook the pasta so that it doesn't become mushy. We recommend smaller pastas which are less likely to stick to the pan and tend to cook more evenly.
    • If you want to add protein, chicken is an extremely delicious addition to this vegetable pasta dish!

    🥖 Serving and Side Suggestions

    Serve this Creamy Veggie Pasta by itself or alongside your favorite protein or sandwich. Panko Crusted Pork Chops or Turkey Burger Sliders work especially well. A simple side salad, baguette for toasted garlic bread are also wonderful sides for this dish.

    đź§Š Storing Leftovers

    For best results, store this vegetable pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat in the microwave.

    This creamy vegetable pasta also freezes nicely in an air tight container. We recommend cooking your pasta separate from the sauce if you plan to freeze this dish. That way, the pasta won't be mushy from having absorbed the sauce.

    ❓FAQs

    Can I use whole wheat pasta for this dish?

    Yes, whole wheat pasta works well. We just recommend a small whole-wheat pasta.

    What are the best frozen vegetables for this dish?

    We like a frozen veggie mix of peas, green beans, corn and carrots, but many types of frozen veggies will work, including broccoli florets.

    Can I eat this pasta cold?

    It is not recommended that you eat this vegetable pasta cold, as the sauce hardens when refrigerated.

    How can I make this dish gluten-free?

    To make this dish gluten-free, simply use a gluten-free pasta. We like Ancient Harvest quinoa pasta (just be careful not to overcook cause it can get mushy) and Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice & Quinoa Fusilli Pasta. Another option is rice noodles. You should also double check the ingredients in the chicken broth you're using. Some broths and stocks contain gluten or traces of gluten.

    shell pasta in creamy veggie sauce

    👶🏾 Tips for Picky Eaters

    Kids pick the noodles. Let your kids select the pasta. Any small pasta with grooves works really well, i.e. shells, macaroni, orecchiette, farfalle (bowtie), rotini, etc.

    Make a face! Some kids can't handle sauces with potentially unidentifiable ingredients. To ease this, have fun and make a face on their plate with the food. I made eyes and nose with dollops of the sauce mixture, and then used the pasta to make a mouth and eyebrows.

    Kids pick a side! Rolls, a side salad, carrot sticks, celery sticks (peeled), and/or sliced cucumbers are all great options! 

    đź§¶ Crafts for this Recipe

    Need a craft to keep kids busy while you cook this vegetable pasta? We've got you! Use extra dry shell pasta to make Play Food Mac and Cheese or this adorable Falling Leaves Tree Craft.

    child holding a plate of play food mac and cheese
    tree drawn on paper with colored shell noodles as leaves and green-dyed parmesan as grass

    🍽 Other Quick Pasta Dishes

    • Shell Mac and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli
    • Italian Chicken Sausage Pasta
    • One Pan Beef with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
    • Three Cheese Pasta with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes & Asparagus

    Follow Platein28 on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook and Sign up for our newsletter for all the latest recipes and crafts!

    creamy vegetable pasta in spoon
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Email Recipe Share on Facebook

    🥣 Creamy Vegetable Pasta

    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Our creamy vegetable pasta is true comfort food. Veggies, pasta, cheese...you can't go wrong! Make it in under 30 minutes tonight!
    Prep Time8 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time28 mins
    Course: Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoon cooking oil
    • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2-3 cups chicken broth/stock
    • 8 ounce shell pasta (macaroni or orecchiette work too)
    • 10 ounce frozen vegetable mix (peas, green beans, corn, carrots)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ÂĽ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 3 ounce sour cream
    • ½ cup milk or cream
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded

    Instructions

    • Heat medium-sized pan on medium heat. Once heated, add cooking oil and onion and garlic. Cook 2-3 mins.
    • Add chicken broth, increase heat and bring to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions.
    • Add remaining ingredients: frozen veggies, seasoning, sour cream, milk/cream, and parmesan. Cook on medium for 5-8 minutes until ingredients are blended and warmed through.
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Notes

    • Make sure there is enough broth to just cover the pasta. Feel free to add more as needed.
    • Be careful not to overcook the pasta so that it does not become mushy. We recommend smaller pastas which are less likely to stick to the pan and tend to cook more evenly.
    • If you want to add protein, chicken is an extremely delicious addition to this dish!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 bowlCalories: 291kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 11g (22%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 660mg (29%)Potassium: 322mg (9%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 2588IU (52%)Vitamin C: 12mg (15%)Calcium: 167mg (17%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.

    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @Platein28 or tag #platein28!

    Want more 28-minute recipes? Sign up and get recipes straight to your inbox!

     

     

    You May Also Like

    • 35 Easy Italian Sausage Recipes for Dinner
    • Reasons Why Your Steak Is Coming Out Tough and Chewy
    • One Pot Lemon Garlic Pasta
    • Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan & Lemon

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome!

    Julie & Marcie in kitchen

    We are two sisters with young kids who want to help simplify mealtime for busy families! Platein28 is our family’s unofficial guide to wading through mealtime chaos. Here you will find quality recipes that take 28 minutes or less, with activities to occupy your kids so you can actually cook.

    More about us →

    Winter Recipes

    • Coconut Curry Recipe for Kids
    • 10 Easy Ground Turkey Soups (30 minutes!)
    • Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
    • Easy Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
    • The Best One Pot Lasagna Soup
    • Ground Turkey Spaghetti with Hidden Veggies

    Popular Recipes

    • Old Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipe
    • Easy Cinnamon Pancakes with Vanilla
    • Creamy Chicken Pea Skillet with Rice (One Pan!)
    • How to Cut Carrot Sticks
    • The Easiest Turkey Burger Sliders
    • Best Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

    Kids Crafts & Activities

    • Fun with Melting Crayons on Pumpkins
    • Fun with Melting Crayons in the Oven
    • How to Dye Pasta for Crafts
    • Adorable DIY Fish Puppet
    • Cow-Themed Tissue Paper Vase
    • Adorable Mushroom Craft for Kids

    Footer

    ^ back to top

    About

    • About Platein28
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy
    • Graphics courtesy of Fred Chao

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    Have comments or questions?

    Send us an email!


    We earn a commission through purchases made through partner and affiliate sites.

    Copyright © 2020-2022 Platein28 on the Foodie Pro Theme

    We use cookies to improve your experience. By continuing to use this site, you consent tocookiesbeing used. Visit our Privacy Policy for more information.
    ACCEPT
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT