This is a flavor-filled one-pan meal that can be made with just about any vegetables that you enjoy. When subbing different vegetables, you’ll just want to start cooking the firmest vegetables first and then add the remaining vegetables to the skillet after a few minutes, so everything will finish at the same time.
Easy Pasta Recipes
As evidenced by this incredibly easy recipe for Creamy Pasta with Vegetables, I’m all about the easiest of pasta recipes on busy weeknights. Five Minute Marinara Sauce is a classic (with or without meatballs!) and no one ever turns down this Easy Macaroni and Cheese. This Cajun Pasta with Sausage comes together in under 20 minutes and my guys love this meal. It shows up on our menu plan at least once a month. During the hottest days of summer, I make this Spinach Pasta Salad or the Italian Pasta Salad on repeat. Instant Pot Spaghetti is another great way to avoid heating up the kitchen and this recipe is on my list to try soon as well.
Creamy Pasta with Vegetables
Gardening Tip: I love being able to use pattypan squash in this recipe. Pattypans are my favorite summer squash and we grew them in abundance the first year we gardened. This squash can be somewhat hard to locate, so if you don’t happen to be growing it or find it at a local market, don’t stress. Just substitute another squash or vegetable of your choice.
{originally published 5/26/11 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/19/20}
