This delicious pesto pasta recipe is a winner for toddlers! Full of flavour and texture, and made from all natural ingredients, this is a perfect meal for fast and easy dinners. With just a few simple steps and healthy ingredients, you can deliver a nutritious and delicious pesto pasta dish that your toddler will love! Pesto pasta is a great source of protein, monounsaturated fats, and fibre, and it’s sure to keep your toddler’s tummies full and happy. Try out this dish today with Toddler Recipes Australia!

General Information:

• Macros: CarbsFats and Protein
• Calories: 300 per serving
• Serving Size: 2-3
• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Kid-Friendly Pesto Pasta

A delicious Italian dish that kids can easily make!

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry spaghetti noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaveschopped finely
• 2 cloves garlicpeeled and minced
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheesegrated
• 2 tablespoons ricotta or cottage cheese
• 2-3 tablespoons water
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook until al denteabout 8 minutes.
3. Meanwhileheat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add garlicpine nutsand basil and sauté for 1 minute.
5. Add the ricotta or cottage cheeseParmesan cheese and a pinch of black pepper.
6. Cook until the cheese is melted and everything is mixed together.
7. Slowly add water and stir until the sauce has a nice creamy consistency.
8. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the pan and mix in the pesto sauce.
9. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
10. Enjoy this pest-of-icial meal! Ha!

Bon Appétit!