Rainbow Veggie Turkey Pasta Cups

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Colorful pasta cups filled with steamed bell peppers, carrots, and cheese, designed to look like a rainbow for maximum kid appeal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mini pasta shells, carrot, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz mini pasta shells and cook for 6-8 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup steamed finely chopped carrots, 1/2 cup steamed finely chopped red bell pepper, and 1 cup steamed finely chopped broccoli.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1/4 cup whole milk in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling. Add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp dried basil, and a pinch of salt. Stir until cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Toss the drained pasta with the cheese sauce until evenly coated, then fold in the vegetable mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the mixture into greased muffin tins, filling each cup 3/4 full. Let cool for 10 minutes to set before serving.

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