If this dish isn't simple enough for your children, see the tip below for serving “two ways”
2 C dry whole-wheat penne pasta (8 oz)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic, minced (about ½ clove)
8 oz white button mushrooms, rinsed and cut into quarters
½ bag (8 oz bag) sundried tomato halves, cut into thin strips
½ jar (8 oz jar) artichoke hearts in water, drained, cut into quarters
2 C low-sodium beef broth
2 Tbsp cornstarch
12 oz stir-fry pork strips, sliced into
12 strips (or, slice 3 4-oz boneless pork chops into thin strips)
¼ C fat-free evaporated milk
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 2 tsp dried)