Homemade Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Pantry Mix

Ingredients

• 2 cup rotini pasta
• 0.5 cup freeze-dried broccoli
• 0.333 cup cheddar cheese powder
• 2 tbsp powdered milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 2 cup water (for cooking)
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)

Steps

1. 1

   In a clean quart-sized mason jar, add the rotini pasta.

2. 2

   Add the freeze-dried broccoli, cheddar cheese powder, powdered milk, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to the jar.

3. 3

   Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dry pantry until ready to use.

4. 4

   When ready to cook, pour the entire contents of the jar into a medium saucepan.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan.

6. 6

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the cheese powder and cornstarch dissolve evenly.

7. 7

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and let sit for 1-2 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.

Notes

This mix is shelf-stable for several months if kept in an airtight container. If you prefer a richer sauce, you can substitute 1/2 cup of the water with whole milk when cooking.

Nutrition per serving

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