Shredded Zucchini and Pasta USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Couple bow-tie pasta with veggies for a dish kids will love.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup vegetable
½ oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Quantity
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Ingredients
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Quantity
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Quantity
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Quantity
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated

Quantity
 

  • 1¼ cups Farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, whole-wheat, uncooked
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp Garlic, clove, minced
  • 3½ cups


    Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, shredded
    (gently wash zucchini under running water before
    shredding)
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tps Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tsp Parmesan cheese, grated
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • In a medium pot, bring water to a boil on medium-high heat. Add pasta. Cook for 8 minutes or until al dente (soft to the touch and firm to the bite). Drain water from pasta. Rinse well with cold water.
  • Heat oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan on medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 15–20 seconds. Stir constantly.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add zucchini, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 more minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until temperature reaches 140 °F.
  • Add cooked pasta to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve ⅔ cup. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Shredded Zucchini and Pasta USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ⅔ cup Shredded Zucchini and Pasta.
Calories
63
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
115
mg
5
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
10
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
  • Contains milk (parmesan cheese) and wheat (pasta).
  • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (pasta) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
  • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
  • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume