Carbonara Veggie

Craving for pasta… I decided to drop by at the grocery store from work one Thursday afternoon. I grab some RAGU four cheese sauce, fettuccine pasta, and some vegetables. Instead of having chicken breast, Carbonara usually has, I decided to put vegetables such as broccoli and tomato – it is healthier. I planned to cook it the next day.

On my way home, I was so excited! It’s been a while since I cooked pasta with white cheese sauce. Then my sister called, asking my help to look after the kids the next day. I forgot! She called days ago; I got stuck with a lot of things and didn't return her call. Well of course, as a kind sister I always is, I said yes. :P 

Now, my new recipe will have more people to be judged. My niece and nephew are always energetic to see me which pleases me more every time I go and visit them. The youngest, (1 year old) is so sweet… run and hug as soon as he sees me. Well, all of them hugged me.  Or, I may say squeeze me, to the point where it hard for me to breath! :D They all looked puzzled as they see my grocery bag; I explained I’ll be cooking tomorrow. They all smile and shout with excitement… cheering me up, I guess.

This recipe is so simple, just combine everything in a saucepan, and simmer for few minutes and then… tada... it is done! No need to add more seasoning and stuff because the white sauce itself is already flavored.

I bet they all like it. My nephew, who likes pasta had 2 plates, my niece had 1 ½ plate, my sister and brother also enjoyed it. To sum it all... everyone, including me… liked, enjoyed and got full that day!

Actually, it’s pretty good. So, I hope you try and enjoy it too!

Ingredients:

1 box of fettuccine pasta (whole grain/regular)

1 bottle Ragu Three Cheese Sauce

bite size slice of broccoli

bite size slice of tomato

crushed garlic

slice onion

1/2 cup water

salt and pepper

grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Procedures:

For the sauce:

1. In a saucepan, saute garlic and onion then add the remaining vegetables cook for few minutes until the vegetable is half cook.

2. Add the Ragu sauce and water.

3. Add salt and pepper to taste.

For the pasta:
Follow the box instruction to cook pasta. The cooking time varies per pasta type.

Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese at the top. (optional)