Cooking for your children is a pleasure. You are sure that they only eat the delicious and nutritious foods that they deserve. But there are days when you just don’t have time to prepare something tedious in the kitchen. Luckily there are recipes that require little preparation and cooking time.
Try these quick and easy 5-ingredient pasta recipes, perfect for busy days!
Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta
What do you need:
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1 cup pasta of your choice, cooked
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1 package (a little over 1/4 kg.) Smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
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2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, turning occasionally for 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning then bring to a boil. When it boils, lower the heat and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
When done, transfer to serving bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese and then add the cooked pasta to the bowl. Stir, cool for a few minutes before serving.
Delicious spaghetti with butter
What do you need:
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1 cup spaghetti pasta, cooked
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1 can of whole tomatoes, peeled
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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4 tablespoons of salted butter
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Salt and ground pepper to taste
To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic in the butter for 1 minute. Add whole peeled tomatoes (including juices) and a pinch of ground pepper.
With a spoon, break the tomatoes into smaller pieces. Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (breaking the tomatoes into smaller pieces).
When done, season with salt and then add the cooked spaghetti. Stir until pasta is covered with sauce. Serve hot.
Healthy Pumpkin Fettuccine
What do you need:
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1-1 / 2 cups egg fettuccine pasta, cooked
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2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
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1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Sauté the garlic in a skillet over medium-high heat (preferably over butter) for 1 minute. Add the whipped cream and the pumpkin puree. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes and then add the cheese.
Add the cooked pasta and top with sauce. Add water for a thinner consistency and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
These delicious dinners will make your little one smile – try these quick and easy 5-ingredient pasta recipes for kids!