Spiral Pasta and Broccoli USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Add a splash of dark-green veggies to foods we all love, spiral pasta topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION ¼ cup vegetable½ oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
- 4 cups Broccoli, frozen, chopped, thawed, drained
- 1 cup + 1 Tbsp Pasta, whole-wheat, spiral, uncooked
- 3 cups Water
- 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ⅛ cup Mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a medium nonstick pot, bring water to a boil on medium-high heat. Add pasta. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente (soft to the touch and firm to the bite). Drain water from pasta. Rinse well with cold water.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Melt margarine. Add garlic powder. Stir.
- Sauté thawed broccoli for 3–5 minutes or until the broccoli begins to turn brown on the tips of the crowns.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add cooked pasta. Stir gently. Cook for 3–5 minutes or until pasta is hot. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Remove from heat. Add cheese. Stir.
- Serve ½ cup. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Spiral Pasta and Broccoli USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ½ cup Spiral Pasta and Broccoli
Calories 67
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 26mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
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The CHEF TIPS:
- Contains milk (mozzarella cheese) and wheat (pasta). Margarine can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
- Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (pasta) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume