Easy Creamy Green Veggie Pasta (Ready in 20 Minutes)

Looking for a quick and simple vegetarian dinner you can make on a busy day?

This green veg pasta comes together in just 20 minutes and uses a few simple ingredients. It’s fresh, easy, and perfect when you don’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen — but still want something satisfying.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• perfect for busy days when you don’t want to overthink dinner
• ready in just 20 minutes
• made with simple, everyday ingredients
• light, fresh, and still satisfying
• easy to adapt with what you have at home

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Easy green veg pasta

Ingredients:
8 oz penne pasta (or any pasta you like)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
2 cups fresh spinach
1 small zucchini
a few broccoli florets
1/2 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 egg yolk
salt & pepper

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

Meanwhile, finely dice the onion, slice the zucchini, and cut the broccoli into florets. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onion, and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the zucchini, broccoli, spinach, and peas, season with salt, and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in ¼ cup of water, stir, cover, and let the vegetables simmer until tender.

Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the cream, egg yolk, grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk with a fork until smooth.

Pour the sauce into the pan and cook, stirring, until it just begins to simmer. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it with a little of the reserved pasta cooking water.

Serve topped with extra grated cheese.