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Kids Tuna Pasta – Pasta Recipe for Toddlers

January 31, 2021 by DinnerPlanner

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Healthy Tuna Pasta Recipe for Kids, Toddlers and Baby

What kid doesn’t love noodles?  We often get asked what is one of our favorite recipes that you could feed to a kid, toddler or even an older baby?

This pasta noodle recipe is simple to prepare and has basic ingredients that all kids will love. Pasta, cheese and green peas. Sometimes we add corn to the mix and always a bit of tuna fish.

When you have a toddler you know days are busy and you don’t always have time to prepare fresh food. Make this recipe and it will make enough to have leftovers for a few days, leaving you time for other important things.

Why We Love This Recipe:

  • Most ingredients you should have on hand for a last minute lunch or dinner. You should have everything you need easily available for this recipe. Both cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and the half and half will last for at least 3 weeks in the refrigerator. The other items can easily be found in your pantry or freezer.
  • This recipe is simple to prepare and easy enough for a beginner.
  • Kids love the mild flavors in the dish and can easily be eaten with small fingers.
  • We love cream sauces – try our yummy Pecorino Cream Sauce

What Ingredients you Need for This Recipe:

Tuna Fish
Pasta
Half and Half
Frozen Peas
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Soup Base
Corn (Optional)

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Kids Tuna Pasta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Yummy Tuna Pasta Recipe the Kiddos will Love

Course: Easy Dinner
Cuisine: American
About: Kids Tuna Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Author: DinnerPlanner
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons chicken base
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 can tuna fish, well drained
  • 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cups corn (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions.  Add chicken soup base to the water before adding the noodles. Add the green peas (and corn if using) the last few minutes of cooking.
  2. Drain the noodles and reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Leave pasta in colander.

  3. Melt butter and then add half and half, reserved water and a pinch of salt to the same pan the pasta was cooked in; bring to a light simmer. Let cook for about 1 minute.

  4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese. When the cheddar cheese has melted, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  5. Add cooked and drained noodles and peas back to the pan and give a light stir to coat. Stir in the tuna fish. Serve with an additional sprinkle of cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Kids Tuna Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 53mg18%
Sodium 480mg21%
Potassium 384mg11%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 735IU15%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 205mg21%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




kids tuna pasta

Sometimes we add corn to our kid friendly pasta. You could also easily add some shredded zucchini as well. Just shred about a 1/2 or 1 cup of zucchini and cook in a little butter before adding the half and half to the pan.

Can You Make This Recipe Ahead in the Week:

Yes! This is a great recipe to prepare in advance. Pasta always keeps well and will easily reheat in the microwave.

Freeze leftovers in an airtight containers for about 3 months. To reheat, let thaw and microwave for about 2 minutes.

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