Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups dry fusilli or 2 1/2 cups rotini pasta
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1 (16 ounce) bag california-blend frozen vegetables (mixed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (or your favourite creamed soup)
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 1/2 tablespoons mustard (preferably dijon)
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1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Note: 1 1/2 cups of both fresh broccoli florets and fresh cauliflower florets, as well as 1 cup of sliced fresh carrots, can be substituted for the frozen veggies.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions; add frozen veggies in with pasta during last five minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and veggies in colander.
- In the same pan, over low heat, whisk together soup, milk, parmesan, and mustard; add cream cheese and whisk frequently while cream cheese melts.
- Once mixture is smooth, add veggies and pasta into sauce.
- Heat until mixture is combined and warmed through, stirring frequently.
- Taste; add salt and pepper if desired; serve.