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Rainbow Spaghetti

Colorful Rainbow Spaghetti: A Fun Twist on Dinner Time Fun

This Rainbow Spaghetti brings joy and vibrancy to dinner with its colorful presentation and fun preparation, perfect for all ages.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spaghetti
  • 1 lb cooked spaghetti Classic texture
  • 1 pinch kosher salt Enhances flavor while cooking
For the Color
  • 6 drops food coloring Use various colors
  • 1 cup water Divided
For the Toppings
  • 3 Tbsp butter Melted
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan For a savory note
  • freshly ground black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Ziploc bags
  • pot
  • pan
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Rainbow Spaghetti
  1. Divide the cooked spaghetti into 6 equal portions and pack each portion into a separate Ziploc bag.
  2. Add a few drops of food coloring into each bag, along with a portion of the water.
  3. Seal the bags tightly and give them a gentle shake to blend the spaghetti with the food coloring.
  4. Let the bags sit for a few minutes to allow the colors to set.
  5. Melt the butter in a separate pan, then mix it with the remaining water.
  6. Drain the colored spaghetti thoroughly and toss it with the melted butter mixture.
  7. Add the freshly grated Parmesan, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional Parmesan for an extra cheesy touch. Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below.

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