5 easy millet pasta recipes for kids’ lunch boxes
Five quick millet pasta recipes for the school week – masala, tomato, white sauce, moringa and a cool salad. Each one is ready in under 25 minutes.
One pack of pasta, five different lunch boxes. These millet pasta recipes for kids keep the school week interesting and take under 25 minutes each.
Monday – Masala millet pasta
Street-style flavours with vegetables. Get the recipe.
Tuesday – Red rice pasta in tomato basil sauce
Tangy, bright and simple. Get the recipe.
Wednesday – Ragi pasta in white sauce
Creamy and cheesy comfort food. Get the recipe.
Thursday – Creamy tomato murungai pasta
A gentle way to try moringa. Get the recipe.
Friday – Millet pasta salad
Cool and crunchy for hot days. Get the recipe.
Lunch box packing tips
- Cook pasta slightly firm – it softens as it sits.
- Use more sauce than usual so it doesn’t dry out.
- Cool hot food before closing the lid.
- Add a small crunchy side and a fruit.
Tip: cook the week’s pasta shapes in one go and store them in portions in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I cook millet pasta the night before?
Yes. Cook it slightly firm, toss with a little oil, refrigerate, and mix with hot sauce in the morning.