Homemade Butter & Herb Pasta Sides (Meal in a Jar)

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup powdered milk
• 0.25 cup butter powder
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp dried basil
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 cup fettuccine noodles (broken into 2-inch pieces)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare a clean quart-sized glass jar for assembly.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 cup of powdered milk to the bottom of the jar.

3. 3

   Add 1/4 cup of butter powder.

4. 4

   Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to act as a thickener for the sauce.

5. 5

   Add 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder.

6. 6

   Add the herbs and spices: 2 teaspoons of dried parsley, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

7. 7

   Break the fettuccine noodles into approximately 2-inch pieces and place them on top of the powder mixture, filling the rest of the jar.

8. 8

   Vacuum seal the lid onto the jar to maintain freshness for long-term storage.

9. 9

   Label the jar with the name of the recipe and the date it was prepared.

Notes

To cook: The creator suggests printing directions for the back of the jar. Typically, for this type of mix, you would add the contents to approximately 2 cups of boiling water, stir, and simmer until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• pasta
• meal prep
• pantry staple
• vegetarian
• shelf stable
• easy dinner