Kid's Pasta Recipe
Alfredo, marinara, buttered, OR plain.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Buttered Pasta
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt for flavor.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Alfredo Sauce
- 4
Melt Butter
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- 5
Add Cream and Seasonings
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, followed by 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and combined.
- 6
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 7
Sauté Garlic
In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the marinara sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Buttered Pasta
- 10
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat.
- 11
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the melted butter, tossing to coat. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Plain Pasta
- 12
Serve Plain
For plain pasta, simply serve the drained pasta as is without any sauce. You can add a sprinkle of salt if desired.
