I love pasta and so do most kids. Pasta is satisfying, kid-friendly and easy to make. Here are three of my favorite pasta recipes for kids.
Penne Veggie Pasta
Love this yummy pasta dish that is full of Vitamin A!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 cups sliced carrots
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic or 15 ounces tomato sauce (I like making my tomato sauce from scratch)
8 ounces dried multigrain penne pasta
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook the carrots in lightly salted boiling water in a covered saucepan for 10 minutes or until they’re tender. Use a food processor to puree both the carrots and the tomatoes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pan. Add tomato sauce and heat through on medium. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe By Colleen Weeden from Parents Magazine
Pasta with Garlic and Cheese
This super simple recipe your kids will love!
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 lb. spaghetti pasta
5 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, chop the garlic and parsley and sauté the garlic in the olive oil for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine with the parsley and salt and pepper in serving bowl. Drain the pasta and toss with the garlic/parsley mixture. Top with cheese and toss again.
Serve with more cheese, if desired.
Recipe By Linda Larsen from Busy Cooks Guide
Spinach Cheese Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
1/2 (16 ounce) package extra wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
3/4 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
1/2 (3 ounce) package finely grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to the pot.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook the garlic and spinach 3 to 5 minutes, until well coated. Transfer to the pot with the drained pasta. Toss in the cottage cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Recipe By Allrecipes.com
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