Creamy Garlic (veg) Pasta

4 Servings
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"Very basic" creamy garlic pasta with veg - Probably for beginners:-)

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Creamy Garlic (veg) Pasta Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive oil add more to taste if you wish	2 Carrots chopped into small cubes
4 tablespoons Butter	2 cups Broccoli cut into small peices
2 cloves Garlic fine chopped	1 package linguini or fettuccine
Dried basil to taste	1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes optional
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated	1 cup Bacon/Ham optional
1 cup Cream add more to tase if you wish

Instructions for Creamy Garlic (veg) Pasta

Get pasta started as per preferred cooking method.

Chuck the veggies into a steamer to soften.

FOR SAUCE:
Over low-medium heat, combine Olive oil and butter in a medium/large saucepan. When butter is melted add garlic, parmesan & about ? teaspoon of basil or more to taste. Stir for about 2 minutes to release the garlic juices. Stir in cream and simmer until heated and mixed through. Add vegies and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Optionally add sundried tomatoes and or bacon/ham.

Poor over cooked pasta and garnish with some fresh parsley.

Main Ingredient: PastaCuisine: Italian

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Vegetarian Meatless Quick Sauces Main Dish Pasta Italian

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You are probably looking at this recipe and laughing to yourself, but I wanted to let you know that I'm just starting out guys so don?t be too harsh on me Cheers:-) Michael John P.S. Dont cook "Poor" pasta ha ha! Pour it over the pasta. [I posted this recipe.]

lounge2012
on Jun 22 2008 7:05AM

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