This is one of the earliest recipes that I learned. It is meant to mimic the flavor of Knorr Sidekicks pasta mix.

It tastes amazing, and is very rich and filling. I don’t make it much anymore since it isn’t particularly nutritious.

Ingredients

• 🥛 1/4 cup powdered milk (4 tablespoons)
• 🌽 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
• 🌿 1 teaspoon parsley
• 🧄 3-4 diced garlic cloves
• 🧅 1-2 diced onions
• 🧈 4 tablespoons butter
• 🥤 4 cups cold water
• 🥣 seashell pasta, or preferred variety

Instructions

1. Add dry ingredients, garlic, onion, butter, and water to a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Stir in pasta until saucepan is full, ensuring that all noodles are fully submerged.
3. Simmer on medium heat until pasta is tender. Stir frequently.
4. Optionally, serve with grated Parmesan.