Toddler-Friendly Pumpkin Pasta
Found on another recipe site, storing here for easy access as it's a family staple! Our toddler doesn't care for pumpkin mash or pieces but loves this creamy (but no cream involved) pasta, as do his parents!
Ingredients
3 serv.- spiral shaped pasta↗6 ounces
- pumpkin puree↗3⁄4 cup
- low sodium chicken broth↗3⁄4 cup
- nonfat milk↗1⁄4 cup
- margarine↗1 teaspoon
- onion powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
- ground black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
- salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
- ground cloves↗1 pinch
- ground nutmeg↗1 pinch
- ground cinnamon↗1 pinch
- ground ginger↗1 pinch
- grated parmesan cheese1⁄4 cup
plus more for serving
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil.
- 2
Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- 3
Heat the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk, margarine, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger in a large skillet over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta, and toss with the Parmesan cheese. Serve ASAP!
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