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Broccoli Pasta
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Broccoli Pasta

A simple toddler dinner made with broccoli and pasta.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta recipe for kids, picky toddler foods
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup fusili pasta
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3/4 cup grated cheese

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a pasta pot and add chopped  garlic cloves.Let them cook for a minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add water and seasonings and bring the water to boil.
  • Once the water comes to boil add the whole wheat pasta.
    Whole wheat pasta takes about 10 minutes to cook, accordingly add the broccoli florets around the last 5 minutes of cook time.
  • If using a quick cooking pasta type add both the broccoli and pasta together.
  • Once cooked serve in bowls squeeze a bit of lime juice and add grated cheese. Mix and enjoy!