PASTA PRIMAVERA ALFREDO

Pasta Primavera Alfredo image

Provided by Marina Neff

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp all purpose flour
3 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 - 2 c milk
1 c each broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, fresh chopped spinach, diced carrots, and quartered -sliced zucchini
1 large onion diced
2 c grated mozzarella
1 c grated parmesean romano
1 Tbsp each dried oregano and thyme
1 c chopped parsley
2 Tbsp garlic powder
salt, and white pepper to taste

Steps:

1. In 2 tblsp of olive oil, saute all vegetables over low heat till just tender. then set aside
2. In large saucepan melt butter then add flour to make a roux. Slowly add milk while stirring constantly till mixture is the consistancy of a medium to thin gravy. Then add the cheeses and all the herbs and seasonings mixing well till cheeses are melted. *Note* if the mixture is too thin, add more cheese, if it's too thick, add more milk.
3. While sauce is simmering, add the vegetable and simmer on low for about 20 minutes. Serve over linguini , bowties, penne or whatever type of pasta you like best.
4. Variations: can add cooked cubed skinless boneless chicken breasts, or cooked shrimp if you want protein.