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Baked pasta is a comfort food you can feel good about serving to your family as a main meal because it’s a great vehicle for healthy ingredients. Start by asking the kids to choose a pasta shape (macaroni, penne, spaghetti) and then figure out which sauce you’ll be using (cheesy, creamy, tomato) to select an appropriate recipe. Kids love to help out in the kitchen, and making a pasta creation together is a great way to spend quality time.
There are tons of delicious recipes online or wing it by cooking up some pasta, covering it with jarred sauce and grated cheese, and popping it into the oven to bake. We like to add nutrients to our sauce by adding chopped and steamed carrots, peppers, zucchini, squash, asparagus or broccoli.
Yummy Combos
- Baked Risotto with Grilled Asparagus - Baking risotto is much easier than tedious stovetop preparation
- Baked Ziti with Prosciutto & Peas - Substitute vegetables you have on hand or other frozen veggies
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna - This all-vegetable lasagna is a wonderful fall. Make with store bought spinach lasagna noodles.
- Pasta Rustica with Chicken Sausage – Chicken or turkey sausage are a healthier choice than traditional pork sausage
- Cauliflower Mac & Cheese – This recipe is so creamy and cheesy, the kids might not even suspect there is a veggie in there
Double the recipe and freeze half for when you’re in a pinch for dinner. Baked pasta dishes reheat really well.
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