Pea Pesto

This pea pesto pairs perfectly with our Pasta Pick-Ups! Just blend fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, pea puree, lemon and EVOO. Prepare the Pasta Pick-Ups according to the instructions on the package and add the desired amount of pesto for your little one.

Recipe: 

Makes about ⅓ cup pea pesto 

Serving size: "desired amount” or defer to Gerber

Toddler, 12+ months

• ¾ cup fresh basil, packed

• ¼ cup walnuts or pine nuts (optional)

• ¼ cup parmesan cheese

• 1 4oz pack Gerber® Natural for Baby 2nd Foods® Pea Puree

• ½ medium lemon, juiced (or a tbsp of lemon juice)                                                                             

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Serve desired amount of sauce with 

1 package Gerber® Pick-Ups® Cheese and Spinach Ravioli, for serving 

1. Add the pea puree, basil, garlic, pine nuts or walnuts, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and salt to a food processor and blend until combined. With the motor running, drizzle the olive oil in until combined. 

2. Prepare the Pasta Pick Ups according to the package instructions. 

3. Toss in an appropriate portion of the pea pesto for your baby’s age and stage and serve.