Vegetable Pasta for Kids Tiffin
25 minutes
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About Vegetable Pasta for Kids Tiffin
A simple, mildly seasoned pasta tossed with carrot, peas and a light tomato base - a familiar comfort food that also travels well as a school tiffin.Cucumber and fruit on the side keep the overall meal light and fresh.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp Carrot Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Green Peas Fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp Capsicum Finely chopped, optional
- 1 tbsp Onion Finely chopped, optional - see Quick Swap
- 1 Garlic Clove Finely chopped, optional - see Quick Swap
- 1 Tomato Chopped, or 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 pinch Dried Herbs Mixed, Such as oregano or basil, optional
- 1 pinch Salt Or as required
- 1 pinch Black Pepper Optional
- 1 teaspoon Oil Or butter
- 1 tbsp Grated Cheese Optional, for topping
Instructions
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and toss with a few drops of oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Making the Sauce
- Heat oil or butter in a pan on medium heat. Add garlic and onion if using, and saute until soft. Add carrot, peas and capsicum, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato and cook until it softens into a light sauce, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add dried herbs, salt and black pepper.
Finishing
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese on top if using and let it melt slightly.
Packing
- Let the pasta cool slightly and pack it in the tiffin box with cucumber slices and fruit on the side.
Recipe Notes
Tiffin Pairing
Cucumber and fruit add a light, fresh contrast to the mildly tangy pasta.Make-Ahead Tip
Chop all the vegetables the night before. Cooking extra pasta in advance and tossing it fresh with the sauce in the morning also saves time.Quick Swap
Leave out the onion and garlic for a simpler no-onion, no-garlic version - the tomato and herbs still carry good flavour on their own.Allergen Note
Pasta contains wheat/gluten. Cheese, if used, is a dairy product - check the label on any packaged sauce or cheese used.Packing Tip
Tossing the cooked pasta with a few drops of oil before mixing with the sauce helps keep it from sticking together by lunchtime.Related Posts You May Like
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 2205mgFiber: 14gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 4943IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 4mg
