Is it just me or are you eating dinner on the run these days?
The rush after camp and work seems crazy with the doorbell ringing just as we walk in the door! The kids play outside with friends while I open the fridge and find something to feed my two boys and anyone else who joins us for dinner!
This past week we had a full house of kids and I thought it was my golden opportunity to have a sit down dinner at the table on our new deck. Preparing a meal is hard enough for my own guys but now I had to consider the discerning tastes of 3 of their buddies. I knew that pasta was the best way to go for this hungry crew!
I had a box of Barilla PLUS pasta, with added protein and fibre so I was excited to make stovetop mac and cheese that was GOOD for the kids! I know, not as gourmet as the amazing summer recipes on the Barilla website, but a family favourite in my house!
Ingredients:
1 box Barilla PLUS pasta (we love the penne)
3 Lite Kraft cheese singles (optional, but my kids love how cheesy this can get!)
1/2 cup of skim milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups shredded cheese (I used the already shredded cheddar and mozzarella mix)
salt
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta al dente, in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter, milk and cheese singles in the pot on a low setting.
3. Add back in the pasta and mix.
4. Add the shredded cheese and mix well.
5. Serve to hungry kids quickly….they usually can’t wait to eat it!
Busy life makes connecting together, challenging. So even though my husband was at work, I seized the chance to ‘share the table‘ with my boys and their friends. It was the perfect chance to check in with what everyone did during the day, ask about anything bothering them and of course to share some jokes over a delicious meal al fresco.
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