Spiral Pasta And Broccoli

Spiral Pasta and Broccoli USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Add a splash of dark-green veggies to foods we all love, spiral pasta topped with a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup vegetable
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In an extra-large 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 5–7 minutes or until pasta is hot. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove from heat. Add cheese. Stir.
  • Serve 1 cup. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Spiral Pasta and Broccoli USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 cup Spiral Pasta and Broccoli
Calories
135
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
53
mg
2
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
24
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

  • 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
25 Servings:
Weight: 8 lb 1 oz
Yield: 1 gal 2 qt 2 cups
50 Servings:
Weight: 16 lb 3 oz
Yield: 3 gal 1 qt