Creamy Mushroom and Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta
With the high price of meat lately I have been trying to find alternatives to the traditional meals that my family is use to. So once or twice a week I’ve been creating meatless meals and so far they have been met with smiles and “oh yums!” Serving up meatless meals is one great way to cut back on your food budget. Simply by adding a little cheese, eggs or rice and beans to your meals you will have a complete protein and you’ll feel confident that your family is getting the nutrition they need.
I must admit that I have been surprised at the openness my family has had since I have quite the picky eaters…hmm maybe they are finally growing up! Yes my husband too! LOL Actually he’s usually pretty supportive, but he does love his meat. I was super happy when I served these delicious easy recipes and everyone said deelish!
Here is one I served up the other day..
Creamy Mushroom and Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 Package of dry Bow Tie Pasta (any kind will do)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 12 oz. of sliced fresh Mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups Broccoli (more if you like)
- 1/4 cup chopped Onion (optional)
- 1 or 2 minced Garlic Cloves (depending on taste)
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup and half and half
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or you can use grated)
- 1/4 tsp. Thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Begin cooking Pasta. Chop Mushrooms, Broccoli and Onion (if using).
Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet and stir fry Mushrooms, Broccoli and Onion. Add Garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir Fry until Mushrooms are golden brown.
Add Chicken Broth and Thyme and cook till broth evaporates. This will only take a couple minutes.
Now add Cooked Bow Tie Pasta, Half and Half and Parmesan Cheese. Stir!
That is it! This meal took me about 20 min. to make. I also sprinkled some Bacon Pieces over the top when I was done because I wanted to use them up.
Enjoy with a nice piece of Homemade French Bread!
More 20 Minute Easy Recipes
- Pesto Honey Salmon
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Light Chicken and Pasta Dinner
- Bean and Cheese Tostadas
- English Muffin Pizzas
- 1 Package of dry Bow Tie Pasta (any kind will do)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 12 oz. of sliced fresh Mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups Broccoli (more if you like)
- 1/4 cup chopped Onion (optional)
- 1 or 2 minced Garlic Cloves (depending on taste)
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup and half and half
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or you can use grated)
- 1/4 tsp. Thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- Begin cooking Pasta. Chop Mushrooms, Broccoli and Onion (if using).
- Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet and stir fry Mushrooms, Broccoli and Onion. Add Garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir Fry until Mushrooms are golden brown.
- Add Chicken Broth and Thyme and cook till broth evaporates. This will only take a couple minutes.
- Now add Cooked Bow Tie Pasta, Half and Half and Parmesan Cheese. Stir!
- That is it! This meal took me about 20 min. to make.
Hi, the meal looks delisho! But what is half & half? Haven’t heard of it in Australia by that name. Sorry to be a pain.
David- half and half is half milk and half cream. It is very common to add to coffee and baking here in the states.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity on The Inspiration Board at homework. I loved your project and featured you today!
Have a wonderful weekend!
carolyn ~ homework
This looks delicious! My family eats meat, but we actually don’t each it at most of our meals because as you mentioned meat is rather expensive, so I’m always on the hunt for easy & delicious vegetarian meals. Thanks for sharing, stopping by from #MomTimeThurs.
Oh my! This looks so good. Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
Hi Crystal,
This is a great Pasta dish that has a fabulous flavor. I will be pinning it to my Pasta Board. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are staying warm in all this cold weather.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Stopping in to let you know how much I love this recipe. So much so, that it’s my feature pick from last week’s Teach Me Tuesday Linky Party! Hope to see you again this week starting tonight @ 9pm est:)
I love these !! Can’t wait to make this for my family!!
That does look delicious!! I love mushrooms. Pinned.
Bow tie pasta is one of my favorites- this sounds so good. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday