Green Pasta Sauce Recipe for Baby {Avocado Pesto}
Servings: servings
Deliciously creamy and loaded with healthy ingredients, this baby pasta recipe is made with a tasty green avocado pesto pasta sauce the whole family will love! It’s made with nutritious ingredients that taste amazing and coat every noodle with tons of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups uncooked pasta (or 3 cups cooked)
- 3/4 cup fresh basil loosely packed
- 1/2 cup packed baby spinach
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and set aside.
- In a large food processor, combine the basil, spinach, avocado, minced garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt (if using) and black pepper.
- Pulse until pureed and no large chunks remain.
- Add the avocado pesto puree to the pasta. Mix until evenly combined. You may wish to add a tablespoon or so of warm water to thin out the sauce slightly to make it easier to mix. Serve warm.
Notes
- If making this pasta for babies under the age of 1, skip the salt for baby’s portion to limit sodium intake.
- For an extra smooth and creamy green sauce, mix the ingredients in a powerful blender rather than a food processor.
- Older adults and children may wish to serve this pasta with a sprinkle of extra parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.5mg
