Copycat Pasta Roni mix
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A pint jar of thin pasta and a creamy garlic-bouillon seasoning blend. Cook with water, milk and butter for a homemade version of a boxed favorite.
Ingredients
Jar mix
- 2 cups thin pasta (angel hair broken into 1-inch pieces, shells, or thin spaghetti)
- ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder (or soy milk powder)
- 1 tablespoon butter powder (optional)
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- pint jars
- skillet
Directions
- Pour the pasta into the bottom of a clean pint jar.
- Stir the remaining dry ingredients together in a small bowl and pour them over the pasta.
- Close tightly and label with the cooking directions.
- Keep in a cool, dry pantry.
Notes
To cook: pour the jar into a large skillet. Add 2 cups water, 1 cup milk and 2 tablespoons butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Stand 5 minutes, stir, serve. Optional Parmesan or parsley on top.
Notes: pull off the heat while the sauce still looks slightly loose. Stir Parmesan in at serving, not in the jar (it clumps). For a full meal add cooked chicken and frozen peas in the last 2 minutes.
Safety: butter powder shortens shelf life.
