It’s true, I was reading the catch phrase for Barilla’s Piccolini Rich in Fiber – White: “Mini Pasta. Big on Fiber.” and realized it had 3x more fiber than regular pasta so I decided to see if James would notice a difference. First off, if you cook with your kids you know they like things that are different and the Piccolini Mini Rotini Rich in Fiber – White is different because it is smaller, like James. We decided to make Piccolini Rich in Fiber Rotini with Carrots and Peas, a recipe straight from their website. Preparing to cook with smaller kids is always a challenge. It never fails that James’ wants to do all the things I rather him not do – such as stir hot boiling pasta on a stove. Luckily I was able to talk him out of that by offering him a more prestigious task such as rinsing the pasta and stirring in the ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box Barilla Piccolini Mini Rotini Rich in Fiber – White
- 4 T. Olive Oil
- 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
- 2 medium leeks
- 1 c. peas (we used fresh peas from the garden)
- 4 leaves of fresh basil, chopped
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
- 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese*
Piccolini Rich in Fiber – White
· Contains 3x more fiber than regular pasta
· Provides 30% of daily whole grains (per 100g serving)
· Looks and tastes like regular pasta
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Barilla, but our opinions are our own.
I will definitely have to try it.
My kids really like pasta (all variations) – so will try this one for sure
I am sure my family will love this recipe of yours, my family enjoys carbohydrate diets I mean pasta ,perfect for vegetarian family. I am sure this is a healthy meal for all.