Cooking for your children is such a joy. You’re sure that they eat only delicious and nutritious food which they deserve. But there are days when you just don’t have time to prepare something tedious in the kitchen. Good thing there are recipes that only take little preparation and cooking time.

Try these quick and easy 5-ingredient pasta recipes, perfect for busy days!

Creamy Smoked Sausage Pasta

What you need:

• 1 cup pasta of your choice, cooked
• 1 package (a little over 1/4 kg.) turkey smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

In a large pan, cook the sausage over medium-high heat, turning occasionally for 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and Cajun seasoning then bring to a boil. When boiling, lower the heat and allow to simmer until mixture begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.

When ready, transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese then add cooked pasta to the bowl. Stir, allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Yummy Buttered Spaghetti

What you need:

• 1 cup spaghetti pasta, cooked
• 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• Salt and cracked pepper to taste

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic in the butter for 1 minute. Add the whole peeled tomatoes (including the juices) and a dash of cracked pepper.

Using a spoon, break the tomatoes into smaller chunks. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Allow to simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (breaking the tomatoes into smaller pieces).

When ready, season with salt then add the cooked spaghetti. Stir until pasta is coated with the sauce. Serve warm.

Healthy Pumpkin Fettucine

What you need:

• 1-1/2 cups fettucine egg pasta, cooked
• 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Saute the garlic in a pan over medium-high heat (preferably over butter) for 1 minute. Add the whipping cream and the pumpkin puree. Simmer for 3-4 minutes then stir in the cheese.

Add the cooked pasta and coat with sauce. Add water if you want a thinner consistency and season with salt and pepper if needed.

These delicious dinners will put a smile on your little one’s face – try these quick and easy 5-ingredient pasta recipes for kids!