{"id":8665,"date":"2025-09-10T12:54:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:54:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/?p=8665"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:18:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:18:57","slug":"alphabet-pasta-spinach-peas-pesto-baby-8-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/alphabet-pasta-spinach-peas-pesto-baby-8-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinach and Pea Pesto with Alphabet Pasta for Baby (8 Months+)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today I\u2019m sharing a baby-friendly pasta recipe that\u2019s become a big favorite at home, and one that\u2019s perfect from 8 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re giving the classic pesto a gentle twist, using spinach and peas to create a creamy, nutritious sauce packed with flavor and perfectly adapted for little ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tiny alphabet pasta shapes are ideal for helping baby discover new textures, and the result is a delicious, comforting dish, smooth, flavorful, and easy to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonus: it\u2019s a great way to introduce green vegetables early on, in a soft and tasty way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one portion \u2013 approx. <strong>7 oz<\/strong> \/ <strong>200g<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2.5 oz fresh spinach<\/strong> (70g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2.5 oz peas, fresh or frozen<\/strong> (70g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.3 oz grated parmesan<\/strong> (8g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>0.35 oz dry alphabet pasta<\/strong> (10g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2 to 3 fresh basil leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 tsp olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by filling a saucepan halfway with water. This will be used to cook the pasta and steam the vegetables simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wash the <strong>spinach<\/strong> thoroughly and remove the tougher parts of the stems. Rinse in 2\u20133 bowls of clean water to eliminate any dirt or sand. Place the spinach leaves in your steamer basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare the <strong>peas<\/strong>: if fresh, shell and rinse them. Frozen peas are fine too, no need to thaw in advance. Add them to the steamer basket with the spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weigh out 10g of <strong>dry alphabet pasta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the water is boiling, add the <strong>pasta<\/strong> and cook according to the package instructions, adding 2 extra minutes for a very soft, baby-friendly texture.<br>Place the steamer basket over the pan and steam the <strong>spinach<\/strong> and <strong>peas<\/strong> for about 8 minutes, until very tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it cooks, grate the <strong>parmesan<\/strong> and rinse the <strong>basil<\/strong> leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once everything is cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a blender or mini food processor, add the steamed spinach, peas, basil leaves and <strong>olive oil<\/strong>. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add the parmesan and blend again until fully combined.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-1024x539.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8667\" style=\"width:510px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-1024x539.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-768x404.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-1170x616.webp 1170w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby-585x308.webp 585w, https:\/\/www.cookingformybaby.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Spinach-PeaPesto-preparation-for-baby.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix the sauce with the cooked pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to serve!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This spinach and pea baby pesto is rich in nutrients, soft in texture, and full of flavor.<br>Perfect for lunch or dinner from 8 months old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bon app\u00e9tit, baby!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today I\u2019m sharing a baby-friendly pasta recipe that\u2019s become a big favorite at home, and one that\u2019s perfect from 8 months old. 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