Pasta Primavera
Great School Lunch Idea!
Bellissimo! This quick and colorful pasta salad made the Top-10 pick with kids. The cherry tomatoes add a sweet, delicious flavor while introducing an extra serving of vegetables.
Makes
4 Servings
Ingredients:
| 2 cups | Pasta, small dried |
| 1 Tablespoon | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/2 cup | Onions, chopped finely |
| 2 | Cloves garlic, chopped finely |
| 14 | Cherry tomatoes, diced small |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1/4 cup | Frozen peas |
| 1/4 Cup | Frozen corn |
| 1 Tablespoon | Fresh basil, finely chopped |
| 1/2 Cup | Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes |
| 1 teaspoon | Basil, finely chopped |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
Method:
- Boil dried pasta in water for about 10 minutes. Pasta should remain slightly firm.
- In a small saucepan, saute olive oil, onions and garlic on medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes, frozen peas, corn and water. Saute 3 minutes or until tender. Mix in cooked, drained pasta. Let cool.
- Toss in fresh basil, mozzarella, salt and pepper to taste.
Options for Pasta Primavera:
Use fun pasta shapes like macaroni, hearts, bunnies, bow ties, ABCs or orzo. Green or yellow zucchini make a great healthy addition because they cook fast and have a mild flavor. Finely chopping the veggies is the real kid-friendly trick to this recipe.
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| Chicken Salad Wrap | Asian Confetti Rice |
| Raspberry PB Sandwich | Pizza Grill |
| Pasta Primavera | Turkey Salad Sandwich |
