Kids Pasta Recipe
Penne noodles with choice of sauce. Choice of side.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Side
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Salt
Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of penne noodles to the boiling water.
- 4
Cooking Time
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 6
Add Olive Oil
Add 1 tbs of olive oil to the pasta and stir well to prevent sticking.
Sauce Selection
- 7
Heat Sauce
Choose your favorite sauce (Marinara, Alfredo, or Pesto) and heat it in a small saucepan over low heat until warm.
Serving
- 8
Plate Pasta
Serve the cooked penne noodles on a plate and top with the chosen sauce.
- 9
Add Sides
On the side, serve 1 cup of steamed broccoli and 2 slices of garlic bread.
- 10
Enjoy
Enjoy your Kids Pasta meal!
