bow pasta with vegetables and cheese sauce

(1 RATING)
35 Pinches
Frederick, MD
Updated on Mar 6, 2011

One of my son's favorite dishes. Even if your family doesn't like vegetables, the cheese sauce will have them eating it up.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli flowerets
  • 1 cup carrot slices
  • 1 cup thick sliced mushrooms
  • 1 package frozen asparagus spears; run frozen asparagus under water to defrost, drain and cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • 1 pound velveeta pasteruized process cheese spread, cubed
  • 3/4 cup half and half or light cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 package bow pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make bow pasta with vegetables and cheese sauce

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, saute the broccoli flowerets and carrot slices in butter or oil, for 3 minutes
  • Step 2
    Add the sliced mushrooms and asparagus and stir-fry until just tender.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to medium low. Add the Velveeta, half & half, and the oregano.
  • Step 4
    Stir until process cheese spread is melted. Be careful that it doesn't burn. If you want, you can make the sauce in another small pot and pour over veggies.
  • Step 5
    Combine sause and cooked veggies, and mix carefully with the noodles and parmesan cheese. Enjoy.

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