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Dinner
Shape-tastic Pasta
Creamy pasta with hidden veggie sauce that kids devour without knowing vegetables are inside.
Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
🥘Ingredients
- 1 lb fun-shaped pasta (wheels, bowties, or animals)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- ½ cup carrots, finely grated
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
👧 Kids Can Help With
- •Choosing the pasta shape
- •Pouring pasta into the pot
- •Stirring the sauce
- •Sprinkling the cheese on top
📝Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a blender, mix marinara sauce with butternut squash puree until smooth.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 4
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the sauce mixture and add grated carrots.
- 6
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 8
Serve in bowls topped with parmesan cheese.
💡 Chef's Notes
The butternut squash makes the sauce creamy and slightly sweet - kids never guess there are extra veggies!