Tomato Pasta
Simple tomato sauce with pasta and cheese
MediumAges 6-925 minMakes 4 portionsKids' score 4/5
Ingredients
- • 300g pasta shapes, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp dried herbs, 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato puree, 25g cheese
Method
Boil the pasta, then drain. Chop onion and garlic and cook slowly in a pan until soft. Add herbs, chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, and water, then simmer until thickened. Stir in the pasta, cook briefly, then serve with grated cheese.
Safety notes
Children should cook with appropriate adult supervision. Take care around heat, sharp tools and allergens.
- • Supervise chopping and use child-safe knives or scissors if needed
- • Be careful with boiling water when cooking pasta
- • Also watch for hot pans, steam and the colander when draining
Skills learned
Boilingdrainingchoppingsautéingstirringsimmeringgratingtimingcombining ingredients
Tips for grown-ups
- • Cook the sauce long enough to break down lumps (around 15 minutes)
- • Add a splash more water if the sauce becomes too thick
- • Use this recipe to teach patience and checking food while it cooks
- • Pre-chop ingredients for younger children to focus on cooking steps
- • Add extra vegetables (e.g. grated carrot or courgette) for variety
Allergens
Contains: dairy, gluten. Always check labels and supervise as needed.
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