My Kids Favourite Pasta Meal. Recipe

Name: My Kids Favourite Pasta Meal.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ground chicken; 2 cups wholewheat conchigliette pasta, uncooked; 500 ml water; 400 g canned tomatoes, liquidized with own juice; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated (sharp); 1 large brown onion, finely diced; 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 medium courgette, grated; 1 medium carrot, grated; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon schwartz Season-All salt; 1 teaspoon scwartz italian seasoning; 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups ground chicken
2 cups wholewheat conchigliette pasta, uncooked
500 ml water
400 g canned tomatoes, liquidized with own juice
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated (sharp)
1 large brown onion, finely diced
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1 medium courgette, grated
1 medium carrot, grated
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon schwartz Season-All salt
1 teaspoon scwartz italian seasoning
2 -3 teaspoons olive oil

1
Gently fry the onion & the chicken in a medium sized pan over a medium heat. After 10 minutes, add the rest of the chopped / grated veggies & the seasoning, fry for a further 15 minutes.
2
After 15 minutes, add the liquidized tomato , miced garlic & the water. Cover & simmer gently for 45 minutes.
3
After 45 minutes, remove the lid, turn up the heat & reduce the sauce until it is nice & thick.
4
Whilst the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted boiling water until soft.
5
When you have a thick sauce, remove from the heat & stir in the cheese & the basil. Mix well then stir in the pasta. Cover & allow to sit for 5-10 minutes, this way the pasta is the right temperature for the family to eat & the pasta will have taken on the flavours of the sauce.
6
Serve the kids first, then adjust the seasoning for adults if required.

1260

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups ground chicken, 2 cups wholewheat conchigliette pasta, uncooked, 500 ml water, 400 g canned tomatoes, liquidized with own juice, and more.

Yes, My Kids Favourite Pasta Meal. falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Kids Favourite Pasta Meal.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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