Pasta Primavera with Frozen Vegetables

 Ingredients:

• 4 cups rotini or other similar shaped pasta, whole grain or regular, uncooked*
• 1 10-ounce package frozen vegetables
• 1 24-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup grated or powdered Parmesan cheese

 Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2. Add frozen vegetables during the last five minutes of cooking time, when pasta has been cooked for roughly 3-5 minutes.
3. Drain pasta and vegetables. Set aside.
4. In the large pot, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil over medium heat.
5. Add the pasta and vegetables to the spaghetti sauce, and turn off heat.
6. Dish pasta evenly into bowls, and top each with a spoonful of grated Parmesan.

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 Allergy Warning:

This recipe contains wheat.

*If you are allergic to wheat, try rice or any gluten-free pasta substitute.

 Cut Down on Choking:

For kids 2-4 years old, serve food in the following ways:

• Cut all parts of the recipe into half-inch pieces.