Name: Kids’ spaghetti with pea pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cup 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 gram spaghetti

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!

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

2 cup 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 gram spaghetti

Method

1.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.

2.Place half of peas, parmesan, oil, basil and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until pureed.

3.Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain and return to pan.

4.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.

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