Jul 14 2026
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Kid Pasta Bowl Recipe

Inspired by Mitchell’s Seafood House
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Toppings

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add the salt.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 7-9 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Making Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Add Tomato Sauce

    Pour in the tomato sauce, then add the Italian seasoning and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  4. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 8

    Mix Pasta with Sauce

    Add the drained pasta back into the pot with the sauce. Stir well to ensure all the pasta is covered with sauce.

  2. 9

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped basil, and grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate and Serve

    Spoon the pasta into bowls and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy!

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