• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

Kid Friendly Recipes: Light and Creamy Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta

asparagusAt this point in asparagus season, I get a little tired of eating the vegetable every night for dinner. Simply steaming, grilling, or roasting the spears has grown old, so I start to add asparagus to pizza and pasta to ensure my children keep eating from the garden. This recipe for creamy asparagus pasta is light and easy to make, and organic ingredients makes it healthier and taste better.

Light and Creamy Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta

Cook for three minutes less than recommended on the package:

  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

Add to pasta and cook for three more minutes, then drain:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus cut into 3/4 inch pieces

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

  • 1 1/2 cups organic milk
  • 4 teaspoons mustard
  • 4 teaspoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or less for kids)

Over medium-high heat, cook until fragrant and lightly browned (about one minute):

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons minced garlic

Whisk in milk mixture with cooked garlic and lower heat to a simmer. Cook until thickened (about two minutes), stirring constantly. Add:

  • 2 teaspoons tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Add sauce to the pasta and cook over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in:

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Top with more Parmesan and serve.

Image: 46137 on Flickr under a Creative Commons license

More great kid friendly vegetarian recipes:

  • Kid Friendly Recipes: Organic Tofu Vegetarian Pot Pie
  • Kid Friendly Recipes: Vegetarian Corn Chowder
  • Beans and Rice, I Could Eat a Plate Twice
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« Genetically Modified Food: Americans Don't Want it–
No Child Left Inside Video »

Trackbacks

  1. Kid-Friendly Recipes: Organic, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting : Eco Child’s Play says:
    May 30, 2008 at 3:42 pm

    […] Kid-Friendly Recipes: Light and Creamy Vegetarian Asparagus Pasta […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

AspenClean: Premier Cleaning Products & Service for the Eco-Conscious

Naturally Clean Appliances with PurTru All-Natural Cleaners

More from the archives!

Hygiene Hypothesis: Don’t be afraid of Dirt!

How to Clean Toys Naturally

Teach Your Children Well: Marjory Stoneman Douglas and American Environmentalism History

Adventures in Slow Cooking: Vegetarian Split Pea or Lentil Soup Recipe

Eco-Friendly Books: 100 Natural Remedies for Your Child

Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Tahini Bisque

Uniquely Scented, Soothing Hand Sanitizer with Integrity: New Vegan PlaneAire Hands with Aloe and Green Tea

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Mayor Bloomberg Plans No Super Size Sodas in NY

labor

Birth Rape on the Rise: Salon.com Blames Home Births

Hank D and the Bee: Rethinking Center Field

Green Eggs and Planet: Top 10 Healthy Snacks for Kids

diet forest

Living Near Forests Improves Children’s Nutrition

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

Back to School with EcoBrain: Green Up Your Bookshelf

Spiffies Baby Tooth Wipes: Prevent Early Childhood Caries with Xylitol

May we open to grace: Kobayashi Issa

Best eReader for Kids Update: Kindle Beats iPad and Nook

4 “Green” Products: Earth Friendly Baby; My Best Friend, Abe Lincoln; Zevia

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.