Description
A fun and festive dinner idea for kids on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pepperoni, cut into heart shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and add marinara sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and let it melt.
- Add heart-shaped pepperoni on top.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Substitute marinara sauce with Alfredo for a different taste.
- Make heart shapes using cookie cutters for fun presentations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: valentine dinners for kids