One Pot Creamy Veggie Pasta

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 325 g Dried pasta $2.19
• 1 Bell pepper, (sliced or diced (I used orange)) $0.88
• 5 Medium mushrooms $0.29
• 130 g Peas $0.65
• 125 g Sweetcorn $0.95
• 700 ml Milk $1.18
• 400 ml Vegetable stock $1.81
• 1 tsp Dried mixed herbs $0.07
• 150 g Cheddar cheese, (grated (~ 1 1/2 cups when grated)) $2.25
• 1/2 tsp Salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper $0.03
• 2 tbsp Chives, (to serve (optional)) $0.53

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Add the pasta to a large saucepan, along with the vegetables, milk, veggie stock, and dried herbs. Mix well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for around 15 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has thickened. You'll need to stir regularly, especially when the pasta is nearly cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
2. Remove from the heat, and add the grated cheese and plenty of salt and pepper. Mix well until the cheese has melted to produce a thick, glossy sauce. Serve topped with fresh chives, if desired.

Per serving