Spiral Pasta And Broccoli

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 vegetable
½ oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

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
*See Marketing Guide

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
*See Marketing Guide

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

Spiral Pasta and Broccoli USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup Spiral Pasta and Broccoli
Calories
67
Total Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
26
mg
1
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
12
g
4
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Calcium
 
20
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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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