Kids Egg and Tomato Pasta
ItalianKidsDesi eggsEasy
Soft pasta in a mild tomato sauce with scrambled egg — a simple Italian-style dinner children love.
Prep time10 min
Cook time15 min
Total time25 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 200 g small pasta
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tomatoes, blended
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
Method
- Boil the pasta in salted water until soft, then drain.
- Melt the butter and cook the blended tomatoes for 5 minutes until thick.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and stir gently until just set.
- Add the pasta, season and toss together.
- Sprinkle with cheese and oregano and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)310 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)38 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Use small pasta shapes so children can eat easily with a spoon. Food safety: cook the eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg, milk (butter, cheese) and wheat (pasta). Substitute: use any small pasta shape, or add peas for extra colour. Nutrition figures are estimates.