A super simple but delicious dinner recipe for kids. Creamy Basil Pesto Spaghetti. Nut free and ready in just 10 minutes!
If you are a fan of quick, easy and tasty meals that you can whip up for your family with no fuss then keep reading cause you’re going to love this recipe today!
Most evenings mid week are pretty manic in my house. Between school pick up, work, activities and play dates I’m often desperately scrambling together dinner at 6pm before the kids get too tired to even eat.
But I have a new favourite recipe that I have been making a lot recently and it’s perfect for days when I need to get a meal on the table fast.
Made with just four simple ingredients, this Creamy Basil Pesto sauce is so easy to whip up in the food processor and requires no cooking at all. My kids can be a bit funny when it comes to pesto.
I think it can be a bit oily and strong for them at times and I often find myself mixing it with cream cheese. So I thought why not just make a version with no oil and no nuts and they love it!
If you try this recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #myfussyeater. I’d love to see your pictures!
Creamy Basil Pesto Spaghetti
Prep Time: 2 mins- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Main Meal
Cuisine: Italian
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A super simple but delicious dinner recipe for kids. Creamy Basil Pesto Spaghetti. Nut free and ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 200g / 7 oz spaghetti
- 2 large handfuls of fresh basil (can use less if your kid don’t like basil)
- 200g / 7 oz cream cheese
- 50g / ½ cup grated parmesan
- a dash of milk
Instructions
- Put the spaghetti in a pot with boiling water and cook as per the package instructions.
- Put the basil, cream cheese and parmesan into a food processor. Add a splash of milk and blitz until smooth. Add a little more milk if you prefer the consistency to be a bit thinner.
- Drain the pasta and mix in with the basil pesto sauce.
- Serve immediately.
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Stephanie Phillips says
Can it be prepared ahead of time? I was planning to make it for a tasting for my sons 5th grade class.
Vicky says
Best Serve immediately, But maybe you could transport it in a hot food flask, that way it will stay warm for some time.
Pam says
My son is allergic to most nuts so it’s great to find an easy pesto recipe with no nuts. Thanks!
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Clare Wall says
Can’t believe how tasty this is bearing in mind how quick it is to make! Love it.
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Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Pesto spaghetti is always our go-to when we want a quick and easy week night meal. There are so many things you can add to it too.
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Ciara Attwell says
Absolutely! I hid some peas in there last time I made it!
Camilla says
I love pasta meals as they are so quick and easy and this one looks like a real winner and something my kids would love:-)
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Ciara Attwell says
You can’t beat a quick and easy pasta dinner!
kate @veggie desserts says
This sounds so easy and looks delicious – just the sort of food my kids love!
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Kate, its so simple to make. I love it and so do the kids!