Easy Creamy Vegetable Pasta

Ingredients (Serves 2 – 3)

1. Pasta – 1.5 cups

2. Mushroom – 1 cup, sliced

    Broccoli florets – 1 cup

    Carrot – 1 medium, sliced diagonally

    Zucchini – 1 small, sliced (optional)

    Fresh or frozen green peas – 2 – 3 tbsp (optional)

2. Butter – 1 – 1.5 tbsp

    Heavy cream – 1/4 cup

    Parmesan cheese, grated – 1/3 cup

    Mozzarella/ cheddar cheese – 2- 3 tbsp, grated (optional)

    Italian seasoning –  1 pinch

    Garlic powder – 1 pinch

    Onion powder – 1 pinch (optional)

    Salt and pepper – To taste

Method

Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Two minutes before the pasta is ready to drain, add sliced mushroom. After 1 minute, add broccoli, carrot,  zucchini and green peas. Cook for 1 minute. Drain in a colander and then transfer back to the original pot immediately. Add butter, heavy cream, cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for a minute at low heat. Delicious pasta is ready! Switch off the stove and serve hot!