Shredded Zucchini and Pasta USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Couple bow-tie pasta with veggies for a dish kids will love.
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 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In an extra-large 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 oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan on medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 30–45 seconds. Stir constantly.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30–35 minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until temperature reaches 140 °F.
  • Add cooked pasta to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve 1⅓ cups (10 oz server). Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Shredded Zucchini and Pasta USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 1⅓ cup Shredded Zucchini and Pasta
Calories
125
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
229
mg
10
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
21
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Calcium
 
52
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

  • Contains milk (parmesan cheese) and wheat (pasta).
  • 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: 10 lb
Yield: 1 gal 2 qt 1 cup
50 Servings:
Weight: 20 lb
Yield: 3 gal 2 cups