Rainbow Veggie Pasta
The perfect pasta dish for toddlers
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup pasta mini versions, ditalini, or alphabet shapes
- 1 tbsp butter
- t tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup veggies, diced options: red or yellow bell peppers, broccoli, onion, spinach, carrots, zucchini
- 3 ounces chicken, cooked and shredded canned, rotisserie, or freshly cooked
- 1/2 tsp garlic, granulated
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or milk
- 1/2 cup cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In two quart pot bring water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- On medium heat melt butter, add flour and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes.
- Add veggies and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add chicken and seasonings, stir to combine.
- Slowly add broth a few tablespoons at a time to allow sauce to come together.
- Simmer for about 5 more minutes for al dente veggies, longer for soft veggies.
- Remove from heat, add cheese, mix to combine, then stir in pasta.
- Serve immediately or portion into storage containers for later.