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Green Pea Pasta

Your littles will love celebrating Saint Patrick’s day with this satisfying nutrient packed green pasta. Make it ahead to create quick easy meals for the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup White Bean Pesto Dip
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cup Cavatelli noodles (or sub your favourite pasta noodles)
  • 1/4 cup Green peas
Ingredients for White Bean Pesto Dip:
  • 1 can Cannellini (white) beans (398mL can) drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Store-bought pesto
  • 2 handfuls Spinach chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice optional
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil more olive oil can be added to thin the consistency of the dip as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste (optional) season as desired

Equipment

  • 1 pot

Method
 

  1. Make ahead: White Bean Pesto dip and set aside.
    (Add all bean dip ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add more or less pesto depending on your taste preferences. The lemon adds a nice tangy flavour but can be omitted. After blending, scrape down the sides and pulse again until mostly smooth.)
  2. Boil pasta according to directions (you can add your green peas into the boiling water during the last few minutes of cooking to save time and dishes. Otherwise, continue to the next step below.
  3. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, add in your peas and cook for 3 minutes then drain.
  4. Once drained, return the pot to the stove on medium-low. Add in cooked pasta noodles, peas, and White Bean Pesto dip to your liking.
    Stir on medium-low until all is warm and combined together.
  5. Serve and enjoy this green-themed meal!

Notes

This recipe makes 1-2 servings. For larger families or extra meal prep, double the recipe or prep large amounts of each ingredient. For example, we make a whole recipe of bean dip, 2 cups of green peas, and a box of pasta -- then assemble as desired. Serve family style for kiddos with preferential food choices and encourage getting sensory curious.