Easy Veggie Pasta for Kids

Sneak vegetables into your kids dinner with this colorful, tasty pasta dish. Even picky eaters will ask for seconds!

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 15 min
5 servings
italian
lunch
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Easy Veggie Pasta for Kids
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb Penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 medium Bell peppers, diced
  • 1 medium Zucchini, diced
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

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1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions.

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2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

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3. Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots. Cook 5-6 minutes until tender.

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4. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute.

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5. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer 3-4 minutes.

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6. Add cooked pasta to the vegetable sauce.

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7. Toss with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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8. Serve immediately with extra cheese on the side.

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