Creamy Avocado Pasta with Peas

🛒Ingredients

Makes 2 toddler + 1 adult servings. Tap to check off as you go.

• 1 1/2 cups (150 g) small pasta shapes, such as rotini or shells
• 1/2 cup (70 g) frozen peas
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• A few fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Contains: wheat, milk.

🍳Instructions

1. 

   1Cook the pasta

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of unsalted boiling water according to the package, until soft.

2. 

   2Add the peas

   Add the peas for the last 2 minutes of cooking.

3. 

   3Blend the sauce

   Blend the avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and basil until smooth.

4. 

   4Drain and save water

   Save 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and peas.

5. 

   5Toss together

   Toss the pasta and peas with the sauce, adding a splash of cooking water until creamy.

6. 

   6Serve

   Sprinkle with Parmesan if you like and serve right away.

👶How to serve by age

🔄Allergy & diet swaps

Gluten-free

Use a gluten-free pasta made from rice, corn or chickpeas.

Dairy-free

Leave out the yogurt and Parmesan and add an extra tbsp of olive oil.

Extra protein

Toss in shredded cooked chicken or flaked salmon.

💡Tips

• Cook the pasta a minute past the package time so it's extra soft for new eaters.
• A squeeze of lemon keeps the sauce bright green.
• Mash the peas lightly for babies under 12 months.

🧊Storage & safety

Storage: Best eaten fresh. Fridge: 1 day in an airtight container (the sauce may darken).

Suggested age: 9 months+. Every child is different — serve textures and sizes that match your toddler's chewing skills.

❓Questions parents ask