Pasta Primavera Freezer Meal Recipe

Pasta Primavera Freezer Meal Recipe

This creamy pasta dish is great for the warmer days ahead. Adding some fresh asparagus on cooking day while it's in season would be a great addition to this recipe! 

Ingredients for Freezing Day:

  • 2 cups frozen broccoli florets from 12-oz or larger bag
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-in. chunks
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4" slices (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup frozen peas from 10-oz or larger bag
  • 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
  • 1 capful Cassie’s Italian Seasoning
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 3 pressed garlic cloves

Freezing Instructions (20 minutes):

1. Gallon bag - Add items below to bag:

 -frozen broccoli florets, bell pepper pieces, carrot slices, peas

2. Quart bag - Add items below to bag:

 -1 pkg cream cheese, 1 capful Cassie’s Italian Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 3 pressed garlic cloves

Knead contents to mix thoroughly.

3. Double-Bag: Place bags into another gallon freezer bag. Mark outside freezer bag with meal details and date. Seal and freeze flat.

TO THAW: Transfer bag to refrigerator 1-2 days before cooking.

Ingredients for Cooking Day:

  • 12 oz uncooked spaghetti or fettucine noodles
  • 1 can (12 oz) fat-free evaporated milk

Cooking Day Instructions (20 minutes):

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding thawed vegetables during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat thawed cream cheese mixture in 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, slowly whisking in evaporated milk. Heat 2-3 minutes or until smooth, whisking frequently. (Do not boil.)
  3. Add pasta mixture to sauce. Stir to coat pasta.
  4. Top with freshly grated Parmesan or fresh chopped basil.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Serve with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, fresh salad, and/or garlic bread.

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