Oodles of Noodles
6 servings
For 25 & 50 servings, see Recipe notes below.
CACFP Home Childcare Crediting Information
1 cup provides:
- ¼ cup vegetable, and 2 oz equivalent grains.
Ingredients
Oodles of Noodles
| 2¾ cups Penne pasta, whole-wheat, dry (11 oz) |
| 1 ½ Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 ¼ cups Fresh grape tomatoes, halved |
| 1 ½ tsp Dried basil |
| ¾ tsp Sea salt |
| ¼ tsp Ground black pepper |
| 1 Tbsp Fresh garlic, minced |
| 3 Tbsp Whole-wheat flour |
| 2 ⅓ cups Low-sodium vegetable broth |
| 4 cups Fresh Swiss chard, stems removed, chopped |
Oodles of Noodles Directions
- In a large pot, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Gradually stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered for about 8-10 minutes until tender. Do not overcook. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes until skins soften. Do not overcook. Reserve remaining tomatoes for step 4. Add basil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir.
- Sprinkle flour over tomatoes. Cook for 30 seconds over medium heat until mixture becomes thick. Add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce to low heat.
- Add Swiss chard and remaining tomatoes. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until Swiss chard is wilted. Pour over pasta. Serve hot.
Notes
Source: Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Schools (USDA).
