Tristen Webb Craving a hearty pasta dish? Whether you’re in the mood for creamy Alfredo, zesty marinara, or fresh pesto, this customizable recipe lets you create your ideal bowl of comfort. With the added sweetness and nutrition of carrots, it’s a flavorful and wholesome meal everyone will love!
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
Choose ingredients from each category below.
1 tablespoon cooking oil needed for cooking
- Pasta
1 pound, choose one- Whole grain large pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine)
- Whole grain short pasta (elbows, spirals)
- Orzo
- Vegetables, fresh, frozen or canned
- Carrots, sliced
- Leafy greens (spinach, kale, cabbage)
- Mushrooms
- Broccoli florets
- Onion, diced
- Protein,
1 pound or 2 cups- Lean ground beef or turkey
- Chopped chicken
- Cooked or canned beans (rinsed and drained)
- Frozen peas or edamame, thawed and drained
- Sauce, choose one
- Marinara (30-32 ounces)
- Canned, diced, or crushed tomatoes (15 ounces or 2 cups)
- Jar of pesto (8 ounces)
- Alfredo (22 ounces)
Instructions:
- Wash hands with soap and warm water.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or pot over medium/high heat. Cook ground beef or chicken. If using beans or peas, add them in step 4.
- If using canned veggies, rinse thoroughly in a colander. If using frozen veggies, be sure to thaw before adding in step 5.
- Stir in vegetables and cook until tender and bright.
- Add the sauce and seasonings. Mix with protein and vegetables. Cook until heated through.
- Serve with cooked pasta. Enjoy!