Monster Green Pasta

The greenest spaghetti in all the land! Which we’re calling MONSTER PASTA because it’s just more fun.

Broccoli + peas + kale pesto is what’s in this but any green works! Sub regular pesto, the kale lemon sauce from our book, The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler, or try chopped kale or spinach or broccoli in place of the broccoli or edamame or lima beans for the peas. It’s a customizable type of recipe!

Why We Love This Recipe

Making a healthy, nutrient-dense, plant-based recipe doesn’t have to be complicated. This recipe uses frozen peas and store-bought pesto sauce – and that’s okay! You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare a healthy meal. We chose to use fresh broccoli but honestly you could use frozen broccoli in this recipe as long as you add it about halfway into cooking the pasta, a few minutes before you add the frozen peas. With broccoli, peas, and kale pesto, this monster pasta packs in plenty of green. It’s a simple, one-pot meal!

This makes ~2-3 servings, but you can easily double it for a family of 4+!

Other Recipes With Green Foods:

Need some inspo? Here are some of our favorite ways to offer green foods to our kiddos. Be creative and adjust these per your family’s preferences:

• 10 Ways to Serve Avocado to Kids
• 5 Plant-Based Healthy Smoothies for Kids
• Cool Ranch Air Fryer Kale Chips
• Frozen Veggie Orzo Pasta
• Weeknight Vegan Minestrone Soup
• Kale Oat Muffins
• Pineapple Kale Smoothies
• Green Bean Almondine
• Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Check Out These Helpful Tips:

• Serving Cruciferous Veggies to Kids
• Boosting Green Foods in Your Child’s Diet
• Should You Hide Vegetables in Your Child’s Meals?
• How to Help Your Child Eat More Vegetables