creamy pasta & veggie casserole

Name: Creamy Pasta & Veggie Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) 16 oz. pasta rotini, mostaccioli, or shell pasta, cooked according to directions; 1 jar(s) 16 oz. classic alfredo sauce; 8 ounce(s) canned sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 bunch(es) green onions, chopped; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, quartered & cut into eights; 1 pound(s) fresh broccoli floweretts; 1 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper( no salt added); 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 3/4 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil or canola oil

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Rose Mary Mogan

Sauk Village, IL

Updated on Feb 29, 2012

I created this recipe a few weeks ago with ingredients in the pantry. My husband is a big meat eater, and I love lots of veggies, so as a compromise, I grilled the chicken on the side and added lots of veggies to the pasta, & that made both of us happy.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 hearty servings

Ingredients

1 box 16 oz. pasta rotini, mostaccioli, or shell pasta, cooked according to directions
1 jar 16 oz. classic alfredo sauce
8 ounces canned sliced mushrooms, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, quartered & cut into eights
1 pound fresh broccoli floweretts
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper( no salt added)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil

How To Make creamy pasta & veggie casserole

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside. Add olive or canola oil to large skillet, and heat to medium high heat, then add chopped onions, bell peppers, broccoli, and tomatoes, let cook a few minutes till crisp tender, then add drained mushrooms, pasta, and spices, stir to mix.

Step 2

Add alfredo sauce, then pour whipping cream into Alfredo sauce jar, and rinse jar with cream and pour over pasta sauce, stir till heated through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add freshly grated parmesan cheese, and stir till cheese begins to melt. Garnish with additional chopped green onions & freshly grated Cheese if desired. if desired. Serve while still hot.
Step 3

Note you can add chopped grilled Chicken or shrimp to this dish if desired. But I grilled and served my chicken on the side. This dish is quick and easy, and quite tasty. I used the veggies that I had on hand, but you can use what ever vegetables you have.
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