There's no dish quite as kid-friendly as pasta. With so many ways to spin it, you'll find a crowd-pleaser here!
It’s Italian night around the dinner table and your kids are happy campers. These recipes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers and a hearty way to satisfy your cravings.
Combine your favourite type of pasta (we prefer a hearty noodle like penne) with this simple restaurant-style sauce.
Get the recipe: Roasted-Garlic Rosé Sauce>
Minimal ingredients you likely already have on hand come together to create this tasty dish.
Get the recipe: Pasta Carbonara>
Your kids won’t even notice the broccoli in this cheesy recipe.
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Little ones will love helping you make this sweet vegetarian dish.
Get the recipe: Spaghetti Nests with Bocconcini Eggs>
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Photo courtesy of BarillaEven the pickiest eater will love this slurpy dish. They won’t even notice the added dose of veggies secretly tucked away in the meatballs.
Get the recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Secret>
If a meatless meal isn’t in the cards for you, try swapping chicken for tofu.
Get the recipe: Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu>
Get fancy with this simple-to-make risotto. The teeny-tiny orzo noodles are so cute!
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Put a new twist on regular lasagna with this tasty alternative. Oh yeah, you can make it in the slow cooker.
Get the recipe: Ravioli Lasagna>
Cold tortellini salad is the perfect thing for a hot summer night. Or, you know, busy on-the-go nights.
Get the recipe: Tortellini Pasta Salad>
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