Kids' spaghetti with pea pesto
Most kids love spaghetti, but if traditional basil pesto is too strongly flavoured for your children's tastebuds, this version, made with peas, could be a winner. And it's so quick and easy to make, bigger kids might want to help!
Ingredients
Kids' spaghetti with pea pesto
- 2 cups peas
- 1/2 cup (40g) grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped basil, plus extra leaves to garnish
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 400 g spaghetti
Steps
Kids' spaghetti with pea pesto
- Cook peas in a medium saucepan of boiling, salted water for 2-3 mins if frozen or 4-5 mins if fresh, until tender. Drain.
- Place half of peas, parmesan, oil, basil and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until pureed.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain and return to pan.
- Add pesto and remaining peas to spaghetti. Toss on low heat for l min, until warmed through. Divide between serving bowls. Top with extra basil leaves and serve immediately.