Cheesy carrot pasta bites
Cheesy carrot pasta bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups small pasta shapes, such as ditalini or mini shells
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk, any percentage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the small pasta shapes and cook according to package directions, typically for 6-8 minutes, until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, use a box grater or food processor to finely grate the large carrot.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly. Return the hot, drained pasta to the same pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
To the pot with the pasta, add the grated carrot, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously over low heat until the butter is melted and the cheese is completely melted and creamy, coating all the pasta. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Serve the cheesy carrot pasta bites immediately. Ensure they are cooled to a safe temperature for children before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Cheesy carrot pasta bites
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups small pasta shapes, such as ditalini or mini shells
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk, any percentage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the small pasta shapes and cook according to package directions, typically for 6-8 minutes, until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, use a box grater or food processor to finely grate the large carrot.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it thoroughly. Return the hot, drained pasta to the same pot.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
To the pot with the pasta, add the grated carrot, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, unsalted butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously over low heat until the butter is melted and the cheese is completely melted and creamy, coating all the pasta. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Serve the cheesy carrot pasta bites immediately. Ensure they are cooled to a safe temperature for children before serving.
⏱️ 1 min