Dragonfly Pasta
Engage in a fun culinary activity by making dragonfly-shaped pasta with your kids. It’s a creative project that’s simple and rewarding, transforming basic ingredients into whimsical edible art.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix flour and water in a bowl until you have a thick dough. Add food coloring if desired, and mix thoroughly.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth.
- Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out dragonfly shapes.
- Let the shapes dry for about 30 minutes on a baking sheet.
- Boil water in a pot and add a pinch of salt.
- Cook the dragonfly pasta for around 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain the pasta and add your favorite sauce or toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or air-dry completely and store for keepsakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg