Creamy (but cream-less) Pasta Primavera

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Pasta Primavera is one of my favorite dishes to make in the spring and summer. Loads of fresh veggies, tender noodles, and that creamy sauce make it a fan favorite in my house. My boyfriend and I have been phasing out more and more dairy as we transition to a more plant-based diet. I have been experimenting with different plant-based milk options to keep recipes like our favorite pasta primavera just as tasty. When I found Planet Oat® Extra Creamy Oatmilk, all my milk substitution nightmares were over.

Planet Oat Oatmilk is so creamy and great-tasting, and can be used in a variety of ways so that you can plug it into your life without skipping a beat or in this case, your favorite recipe. I picked up my Planet Oat Oatmilk from my local Kroger where the service is always great and they always have a variety of products I love!

Traditionally, pasta primavera is made with heavy cream and parmesan cheese. But with the help of Planet Oat Oatmilk, I found a way to keep this classic completely vegan and just as tasty. Planet Oat Oatmilk is a terrific option for everyone and every occasion, Oatmilk for All. It’s free from lactose, soy, gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts, and with the ability to be used across all dairy occasions (cereal, coffee, smoothies, cooking/baking). It’s a great 1:1 replacement for dairy in cooking and baking. Planet Oat Oatmilk is also an excellent source of calcium and vitamins A & D, not to mention it is rich, creamy, and full-bodied. You can learn more about it here.

Now that you know more about the versatility of Planet Oat, we can get into how you will be using it in your pasta primavera! #HowToPlanetOat

This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.

Creamy (but cream-less) Pasta Primavera Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz Rotini pasta (your preference)
• Salt
• 1 Tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Cups chopped fresh veggies (peppers, carrots, zucchini, squash, green beans, peas, broccoli, etc.)
• 1 small diced sweet onion
• 2 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper
• 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup Planet Oat® Extra Creamy Oatmilk
• 4 oz cherry tomatoes (cut into fourths)

Instructions

1. Cook rotini al dente according to the instructions on the package
2. While rotini is cooking, drizzle olive oil in pan over medium high heat and add garlic and onions – sauce until translucent
3. Add veggies (EXCEPT for cherry tomatoes) and all seasoning, stir together and let mixture cook for 5 minutes over medium heat while stirring occasionally
4. Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and put the lid on, simmer until veggies are tender
5. Mix drained rotini into the pan with the veggie mixture and simmer until any residual water is cooked off
6. Add Panko bread crumbs and mix together well so it coats all noodles
7. Add Planet Oat® Extra Creamy Oatmilk and mix together
8. Simmer until sauce becomes slightly thicker
9. Remove from heat and fold in cherry tomatoes
10. Serve hot and enjoy

Planet Oat Oatmilk can be used in a number of different ways – enjoy it by the glass, in coffee, in cereal, or in recipes like this one! I’d love to see what creative ways you come up with to use your Planet Oat in. I hope you enjoyed this recipe, I’d love to see you make it. Please tag me @mealswithmel__ and #HowToPlanetOat to share!