Cooking for kids

Cooking for kids is hard enough with two parents in the equation, so how do people do it with only one? We've asked single parents how they parent alone effectively, and what they need you to know the most.



Alison says that : "Ive recently became a single mummy to my 9 week old daughter.



i was wondering how other single parents shop for the weeks groceries and how they manage to cook & budget.



i can never manage to shop for the whole week in one go which i know will save me money.



any tips would be greatfull"



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Here’s a pasta recipe that’ll surely get you a serving or two of vegetables. Start by mixing up a marinade (olive oil, sherry vinegar, basil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper). This tasty dish comes together quickly and has lots of great flavors. It's a vegetarian dish that is hearty and robust.



1 medium eggplant, cubed

1 red onion, cut crosswise, quartered and cubed

2 yellow or red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cubed

4 medium ripe tomatoes, quartered

1 package penne or fusilli pasta

3 Tbsp. pine nuts, lightly toasted

½ cup basil, torn

⅓ cup Parmesan cheese



Marinade

Whisk together:



¼ cup olive oil

2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar

2 Tbsp. fresh basil

2 tsp. garlic, minced

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground



Part 1: Prepare the vegetables



Preheat oven to 425 degrees.



On a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, toss veggies (eggplant, onion, peppers and tomatoes) with a few tablespoons of the marinade (see recipe above) and spread out in a single layer.





Part 2: Roast the vegetables



Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Roast until tender and the tomatoes break down (around 20 minutes).





Part 3: Prepare pasta



Cook pasta of choice according to package instructions.

Drain pasta well, but don’t rinse. Pour in a large serving bowl.





Part 4: Combine Vegetables and Pasta



Add all the veggies, the remaining marinade,

plus juices from pan to the pasta. Mix together.





Part 5: Preparing garnishes



Lightly roast pine nuts being carful not to burn them. They brown quickly.





Part 6: Add garnishes



Add torn basil, pine nuts, cheese, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.





Part 7: Finished



Serve and enjoy!



Read full at How to Make Roasted Vegetable Pasta