Easy Stuffed Shells (with cottage cheese and spinach)

Cozy, cheesy baked pasta made a little lighter with cottage cheese and lots of spinach. Easy Stuffed Shells are quick to put together for a weeknight dinner and festive enough to serve for a family gathering or holiday. If you prefer a more traditional tasting stuffed shell pasta, use ricotta instead. Both versions are comforting…

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Creamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce (with Cottage Cheese)

Just 5 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, that all you need for this quick and healthy Creamy Veggie-Packed Pasta Sauce. Blend cottage cheese into a simple tomato sauce to create a creamy, flavorful topping for your favorite pasta. Kids and adults love this simple and delicious meal! Kids in the Kitchen: Prep veggies:Kids…

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Superhero Mac and Cheese (High Protein with Yogurt and Spinach)

Looking for an easy, homemade healthy Mac and cheese? No flour, high in protein, and packed with veggies, this Superhero Mac and Cheese makes kids and parents very happy. Greek yogurt gives the sauce a creamy texture and nutritious boost. Plus, the cheesy pasta dish is only made with 5 simple ingredients you probably already…

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Healthy Pumpkin Recipes to Cook with Kids

Have a can of pumpkin in the pantry? Or a half of one waiting in the fridge to be used up? Use it as an opportunity to get the kids into the kitchen and cook together! Below you’ll find sweet and savory Healthy Pumpkin Recipes to Cook with Kids. Pumpkin is great for baking, but…

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One Pot Pasta with Veggie Packed Sauce (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

This is one of those weeknight dinners my whole family enjoys. You can make this bolognese inspired, healthy pasta dinner in the Instant Pot or on the stove top. This One Pot Past with Veggie Packed Sauce is really a one-pot wonder…No pre-boiling of the pasta at all! Just add all the veggies, ground turkey,…

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Vegetarian Lasagna Rolls with White Beans and Spinach

Need a healthy dinner the whole family will love? These cheesy and veggie-packed lasagna rolls are the comfort food you can feel good about making any day of the week. Nutritious and fiber-rich white beans replace some of the cheese in these Vegetarian Lasagna Rolls. However, topping the rolls with melty mozzarella makes the dish…

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No-Boil Pasta Bake (with Veggies!)

This recipe is a weeknight dinner miracle! To make No-Boil Pasta Bake, you add everything to a baking dish, including pasta straight from the box, mix it with sauce and veggies, and bake it! Totally hands off and no cooking the pasta before-hand at all! I kept the basic recipe simple. However, You can customize…

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Rainbow Pasta Salad

This simple, fresh, and delicious Rainbow Pasta Salad is perfect for getting the kids into the kitchen to practice those knife skills. You can use whatever fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand to make a colorful pasta dish the whole family will love. I often make this recipe with my preschool cooking classes.…

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Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? This version is super healthy, packed with veggies, and easily made dairy-free. But most importantly, Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is super yummy! Whether you simply stir the creamy, flavorful sauce into cooked pasta or add some extra cheese on top and bake it in the oven,…

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Baked Spaghetti Cups (with Veggies!)

Baked Spaghetti Cups are a fun, healthy, and easy weeknight meal the whole family with love. Even better, it’s the perfect recipe to make with little helpers. My 4 year old, Henry, pretty much makes this whole dish from start to finish on his own. It’s one of his favorite dinners to make and eat!…

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