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