Creamy Pasta with Zucchini, Mushrooms & Pepperoni

While I constantly complain about my weight, I am also constantly on the look out for quick recipes that don't have you spending too long in the kitchen.With a 7 month old baby these come handy on days when she's fussy and ensures I spend no more than 15 minutes in the kitchen. Here is one of my favourites:

Ingredients:

Fusilli - 250 gms

Mushrooms - 250 gms

Zucchini - 1

Pepperoni Sausage - 1 (approximately 250 gms) *

Herbed Cream Cheese - 200 gms **

Salt & Pepper - To taste

Method:

Cook the pasta as per the instructions on the packing. Slice the mushrooms, zucchini and the sausage. 

Cook the sliced sausage in a pan over medium heat without adding any oil for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and zucchini slices and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Make sure you stir often. The vegetables shouldn't be overcooked because then they tend to turn soggy. 

Now, add the cream cheese and cook for 2 minutes making sure it's well mixed with the sausage and vegetable slices.Toss in the pasta and add salt and pepper to taste. 

Serve hot. 

* I use the Swiss cervelaatworst but regular pepperoni slices should work just as well. 

** I use the garlic and chives flavoured boursin cheese. If you use plain cream cheese you can add some garlic and herbs for flavouring.

(Inspired from a supermarket recipe)