Oodles Of Noodles CACFP Center Recipe 1

Oodles of Noodles USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
This colorful, whole-wheat pasta dish is accented with grape tomatoes and Swiss chard, and delicately flavored with basil and garlic for an oodles of noodle delight!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup provides ¼ cup vegetable, and 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Quantity
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Quantity
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
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Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Quantity
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Quantity
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped

Quantity
 

  • 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz)
  • 1½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ tsp Dried basil
  • ¾ tsp Sea salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour
  • 2⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped
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Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Gradually stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 8-10 minutes until tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes until skins soften. Do not overcook. Reserve remaining tomatoes for step 4. Add basil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir.
  • Sprinkle flour over tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds over medium heat until mixture becomes thick. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce to low heat.
  • Add Swiss chard and remaining tomatoes. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until Swiss chard is wilted. Pour over pasta. Serve hot.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Oodles of Noodles USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 1 cup
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 323mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 43g14%
Dietary Fiber 5g21%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1519IU30%
Vitamin C 15mg18%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 5mg28%
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Yield / Volume