Creamy Vegetable Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Vegetable Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces whole wheat pasta shells, cooked and drained (we used bow-tie); 1 cup crabmeat; 1 large red pepper, cut into strips; 1 medium zucchini, sliced; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces light cream cheese; 1 cup skim milk; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; ½ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

7 ounces whole wheat pasta shells, cooked and drained (we used bow-tie)
1 cup crabmeat
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces light cream cheese
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
pepper (to taste)

1
Cook and stir vegetables and minced garlic in hot oil in a large skillet on medium heat until tender-crisp.
2
Add cream cheese, milk, parmesan cheese, and seasoning.
3
Mix well.
4
Add crab, mix well.
5
Reduce to low heat; cook until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
6
Place cooked and drained pasta in a large bowl.
7
Add sauce, toss to coat.
8
(I usually just toss the pasta into the sauce pan and toss to coat).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces whole wheat pasta shells, cooked and drained (we used bow-tie), 1 cup crabmeat, 1 large red pepper, cut into strips, 1 medium zucchini, sliced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Vegetable Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Vegetable Pasta

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