Homemade Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Meal in a Jar

Directions

  1. 1Add half a cup of cheddar cheese powder into a quart jar.
  2. 2Add half a cup of milk powder.
  3. 3Add two tablespoons of butter powder.
  4. 4Add two tablespoons of cornstarch.
  5. 5Add two teaspoons of chicken bouillon powder.
  6. 6Add two teaspoons of dried broccoli.
  7. 7Crush the dried broccoli finely using a mortar and pestle.
  8. 8Add one teaspoon of onion powder.
  9. 9Add half a teaspoon of garlic powder.
  10. 10Add half a teaspoon of mustard powder.
  11. 11Add a fourth a teaspoon of turmeric for color.
  12. 12Top off the jar with two cups of curly pasta, such as Cavatappi or curly macaroni.
  13. 13Vacuum seal the lid to keep the contents fresh.
  14. 14Print out a label for the jar to identify its contents and creation date.
  15. 15Print out directions for the back of the jar.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cheddar cheese powder
  • 0.5 cup milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups curly pasta (Cavatappi or curly macaroni)

Equipment

quart jarmortar and pestlevacuum sealer (optional)

Tips

  • Crush dried broccoli finely for better texture.
  • Vacuum sealing the jar helps keep ingredients fresh.