Confetti Spaghetti

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 box whole-wheat pasta such as rotini, cooked and chilled
1 red bell pepper, washed and chopped
1 carrot, washed and shredded
½ small head cauliflower, washed and cut into small pieces
1 cup baby spinach, washed (1/5 (12-ounce) bag baby spinach)
¼  head purple cabbage, washed and shredded (about ¼ of a head)
3 Tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing (or 2 Tablespoons oil and 1 Tablespoon vinegar)
2 Tablespoons part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. Place pasta and vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add dressing.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Dish into individual bowls and top with cheese (if desired).

Notes & Tips:

For step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit the blog on Confetti Spaghetti.

This video provides a step by step demonstration on making Confetti Spaghetti.

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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, Kid-friendly recipes, One pan meals

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Confetti Spaghetti

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 box whole-wheat pasta such as rotini, cooked and chilled
1 red bell pepper, washed and chopped
1 carrot, washed and shredded
½ small head cauliflower, washed and cut into small pieces
1 cup baby spinach, washed (1/5 (12-ounce) bag baby spinach)
¼  head purple cabbage, washed and shredded (about ¼ of a head)
3 Tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing (or 2 Tablespoons oil and 1 Tablespoon vinegar)
2 Tablespoons part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

 

Directions:

  1. Place pasta and vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add dressing.
  3. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Dish into individual bowls and top with cheese (if desired).

Notes & Tips:

For step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit the blog on Confetti Spaghetti.

This video provides a step by step demonstration on making Confetti Spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 289mg 6%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.