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    Home » Uncategorized » Easy Recipe: Creamy Kids Pasta

    Easy Recipe: Creamy Kids Pasta

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted August 1, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Creamy Kids Pasta - This is the perfect, easy recipe for fussy, picky eaters. So yummy and good-for-you that mom might even want her own plate. - by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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    Creamy Kids Pasta with beans served in a bowl

    My Little Red has gotten better with foods, but there was a time when cooking dinner for him was a nightmare. He was very vocal about it too as all kids are. “I don’t like this.” “It takes like poop.” And people wonder why they call it “mommy juice.” I was a single mom back then too and making two meals was a lot of work for just me. One of my son’s favorite dishes was buttered pasta. This Creamy Kids Pasta is a take on that. I’m giving you an easy recipe, very basic, and depending on what your kids like and don’t like, you can add ingredients to it.

    frozen peas

    Frozen green peas… I LOVE THEM! They’re sweet, yummy, and I don’t get the usual complaints. They are perfect for this easy recipe because they’re ready in no time. Easy peasy. 😉 I even puree peas and stick them in stuff. Sometimes, sneaking veggies into food is the only way.

    Other vegetables you can add:

    carrots – cooked and diced
    spinach – frozen and chopped
    broccoli – fresh, chopped into pieces
    cucumber ribbons – kids love ribbons
    sweet potato- cooked and chopped into pieces
    butternut squash- cooked and chopped into pieces
    parsnip- puree and mix in with the crème fraîche
    corn- you could even use canned corn
    asparagus- fresh and chopped into pieces
    green beans- fresh and chopped into pieces
    Bust out your spiralizer. Zoodles are always a big hit with kids.

    Creamy Kids Pasta in a bowl

    You can use sour cream to make this Creamy Kids Pasta, but I like the thickness and richness of crème fraîche. I’m using regular pasta here. I’ve made it using whole wheat pasta, and my Little Red never noticed a difference. I sometimes add grated parmesan, diced ham, or pieces of bacon to make it a more complete meal.

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    Creamy Kids Pasta - This is the perfect dish for fussy, picky eaters. So yummy and good-for-you that mom might even want her own plate. - by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Easy Recipe: Creamy Kids Pasta

    Creamy Kids Pasta - This is the perfect, easy recipe for fussy, picky eaters. So yummy and good-for-you that mom might even want her own plate. - by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • ½ box of thin spaghetti
    • ¾ cup creme fraiche or sour cream
    • ¼ cup frozen green peas
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Make the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
    • One minute before the pasta is ready, add the frozen green peas.
    • Drain the spaghetti and the peas together. Don’t worry if they are still frozen. They will finish cooking with the heat from the pasta.
    • In a large bowl, add the pasta, peas (or whatever veggies you are using), crème fraîche and salt.
    • Mix together well and serve.
    • Easy peasy!

    Notes

    Depending on what your kids like and don’t like, you can add ingredients to it.
    You can use sour cream to make this Creamy Kids Pasta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Joanna

      August 1, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      What a great way to sneak in some veggies for little ones:) Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        Exactly!

        Reply
    2. Ashley

      August 1, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      YUM! I think I would even enjoy this!! Bookmarking!

      xo Ashley

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        It’s not just for kids. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Diana Johnson

      August 1, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Pickiness can be so hard to combat! Sounds like you’ve figured out some good solutions, though!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:11 pm

        I think so too. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Uma Srinivas

      August 1, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      These looks so creamy! Love to try this weekend!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        Creamy and yummy. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sandra Shaffer

      August 1, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      I know lots of big people that are hard to please! haha Love how simple this pasta dish is and the sauce looks so creamy! Definitely keeping the creme fraiche as written! Yum.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:12 pm

        Lol. That’s so true.

        Reply
    6. Ashleigh

      August 1, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Oh, this kids pasta recipe looks so good and something I know I’d love! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        This recipe is so yummy. 🙂

        Reply

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