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Pasta and Veggies in White Wine Paprika Sauce

 
 
1 box bow ties
Minced garlic
1 onion
Grape tomatoes (a bunch)
~20oz frozen spinach
~16oz frozen peas
Smoked smoked paprika (to taste)
Regular paprika (to taste)
Parsley (to taste)
Basil (to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
1/2 cup white wine
2 Tbsp butter
4-6Tbsp flour (divided)
1 cup half and half
2 cups veg broth 
Cook bowties as directed. 

Heat olive oil in large pot. Sautéed garlic and onion. Add 2 Tbsp butter and let melt. Add 2 Tbsp flour and cook for about 2 min. Add in white wine and let it sizzle. 

Slowly add in 1/2 cup of the half and half. Add veg broth. If not thick enough, make slurry of other 1/2 cup half and half and 2-4 more Tbsp flour. (Add more half and half and flour until thick.) 

Season with salt, pepper, both paprikas, parsley, and basil. 

Microwave (or thaw ahead of time) the spinach and peas, add into sauce. Slice grape tomatoes in half, add into sauce. 

Add bow ties to sauce and mix well. 

Serve with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.




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