1. Wash hands before beginning preparation. Sanitize surfaces and equipment (CCP).

2. Break up dry pasta into thirds and place in a food processor. Pulse until pasta is small similar to minced in size.

3. Boil pasta in large amount of boiling water until very soft. Drain and rinse with cold water. Stir oil into cooked, drained pasta. Hold at 140°F or higher (CCP).

4. Place cooked pasta in a food processor. Do not overfill. Process until fine in consistency.

5. Add Thick It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener, broth, and tomato sauce. Process until smooth.

6. Scrape down sides of processor with rubber spatula and process for an additional 30 seconds.

7. Test per IDDSI Testing Methods for Puréed, Level 4 (PU4) using the Fork Drip Test, Spoon Tilt Test, No separate thin liquid. Refer to IDDSI.org for how to use these testing methods.

8. Hold at 140°F or higher until service (CCP).

9. Serve using #8 scoop.

• Verify final recipe and any garnishes using IDDSI testing methods for IDDSI Puréed Level 4 (PU4) before service: Fork Drip Test, Spoon Tilt Test, No separate thin liquid.

• Amount of moisture in food can vary. Recipe may be altered to include more or less liquid and/or more or less Thick-It® Original Food & Beverage Thickener depending on the results of IDDSI testing.

• Recipe standardized and tested at 150°F. Temperature may affect IDDSI testing results.

• Make certain to refer to local food regulation for management of time and temperature values for prepared items. This would apply to hot and cold holding as well as time out of temperature control.

• For optimal quality and safety, these products are intended for immediate consumption upon preparation or within 24 hours following proper handling guidance.

If not serving immediately, reheat to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F for 15 sec (CCP) and test again before service per IDDSI Testing Methods for Puréed, Level 4 (PU4).