Description
This One Pot Lightly Creamy Pasta is a wholesome and delicious meal made with whole wheat spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and creamy Camembert cheese. Combining mushrooms, tomatoes, peas, carrots, and fresh basil, this simple stovetop recipe delivers a rich and comforting dish that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Cheese
- 1 pound Whole Wheat Spaghetti
- 1 package Camembert
- Parmesan Cheese, to taste
Vegetables
- 13 Cremini Mushrooms
- 10 Roma Tomatoes
- 2 cups Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 1 Shallot
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaf, divided
Seasonings and Others
- 3 Vegetable Bouillon Cubes
- Olive Oil, as needed
- 5 cups Water
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Shallot and Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large pasta pot over low heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute until softened. Then add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the cremini mushrooms along with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and lightly brown.
- Add Tomatoes and Basil: Stir in the Roma tomatoes and half of the fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup). Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then crumble in the vegetable bouillon cubes and stir frequently for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
- Boil Pasta with Vegetables: Pour in 5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the whole wheat spaghetti and stir to prevent sticking. When there are 5 minutes left in the pasta’s cooking time, add the frozen peas and carrots. Cook until the pasta is al dente and vegetables are heated through.
- Add Cheese and Finish: Turn off the heat. Stir in the remaining fresh basil leaves (1/2 cup) and the whole package of Camembert, allowing it to melt into a creamy sauce. Cover the pot with a lid and let it sit for a few minutes. Stir again to fully combine the cheese. Garnish with additional basil leaves and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a large pot to prevent the pasta from sticking together while cooking.
- If Camembert is unavailable, a soft creamy cheese like Brie can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste since vegetable bouillon cubes can be salty.
- This recipe is best served immediately for optimal creaminess.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: One Pot Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Camembert Pasta, Vegetarian Dinner, Easy Weeknight Meal, Italian Pasta Recipe
