I write my very first post as my 3 year old son is off on a little day trip with his preschool. They are taking the train just the one stop to Camberley where they will visit the library for World Book Day and then have lunch at Macdonalds – or as it’s known by him at ‘Donalds’!
I have no real objection to Macdonalds but with pressure on schools to gain Healthy School Status and to say no to the Turkey Twizzler you might think they would choose somewhere healthier to eat! The reality is though; there aren’t any organic café’s in Camberley, particular any which could accommodate over 25 pre school kids and about 13 adult helpers! So Macy Dees it is for them and my son for one is delighted – even though I suspect he thinks the hamburger I have ordered for him is actually a ham roll! If nothing else we’ll have another useless toy for me to discreetly lose into the bin in a few weeks time!
Anyway, to compensate for the junky Macdonalds lunch I should be spending the whole afternoon cooking something incredibly healthy and nutritious but as ever it’s been a really busy day so out comes a failsafe tea which is a real favourite of ours – and takes under 15 minutes! Here you go: –
Quick Cheesy Ham and Sweetcorn Pasta – for 2 children
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100g (about 3 handfuls!) pasta of your choice (Fusilli, Penne or Shells etc)
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Handful of frozen sweetcorn or peas, or both
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Two slices of ham or cooked bacon – chopped into small pieces
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Dessertspoon of cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
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25g (handful) of mature grated cheese
Boil the pasta as per the packet instructions. In the meantime cook the sweetcorn and peas separately, or if preferred just toss them into the pasta water towards the end but do allow the pasta a bit extra cooking time while the water to comes back to the boil!
Drain the pasta and sweetcorn and return to the pan on a low heat. Immediately add all the other ingredients and stir until all the cheese has melted and made a sauce. Serve!
Adapt this recipe to suit whatever you have in – whether that’s ham or bacon, sweetcorn, or another favourite vegetable. Mature cheese gives the sauce more flavour but if you only have mild then adding a bit of Parmesan as well will pack a bit more punch! If you haven’t got any cream cheese then a bit crème fraiche or double cream along with the cheese also works well as an instant cheesy sauce.
1 Comment
March 17, 2008 at 4:38 pm
My two daughters have experienced the yummy cheesy pasta at your wonderful abode, my dear friend Harriet. They loved it and I often use the same recipe at home. I will definately being trying the Curry out!! XXXX