Sand Pasta Just for Kids
Turn mealtime into playtime with "Sand Pasta Just for Kids," a quick and easy recipe that’s tailor-made for young palates! This 25-minute dish combines tender spaghetti or linguine with crunchy, golden-toasted breadcrumbs—resembling fun, edible “sand”—for a texture kids can’t resist. Butter, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese add richness, while a hint of garlic powder enhances the flavor in a way that's appealing but not overpowering for little ones. Plus, it's a breeze to whip up on busy weeknights and can even be garnished with parsley for a touch of color. Simple, delicious, and packed with kid-friendly charm, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti or linguine)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the breadcrumbs to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the butter and oil.
Cook the breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until they are golden brown and toasted. Be careful not to let them burn.
Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix well. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the toasted breadcrumbs. Toss gently to combine, adding small splashes of the reserved pasta water to help the breadcrumbs stick to the pasta.
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and toss again to evenly coat the pasta.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.2 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 3639 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.4 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | ||
| Protein | 64.7 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1003 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
