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Kids' One Pot Pesto Pasta

Kids' One Pot Pesto Pasta

Serves 2 | with Creamy Cannellini Beans
4.0(14)Review Summary
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Calories
: 
890 kcal
Protein
: 
37g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

½ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains: Milk May be present: Soy, Sulphites)

1 unit(s)

Cannellini Beans

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains: Wheat)

½ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

56 g

Yellow Onion, chopped

56 g

Baby Spinach

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame)

4 g

Garlic Salt

(May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Wheat, Triticale)

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt*

2 tbsp

Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

Pepper*

Calories890 kcal
Fat35 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate115 g
Sugar4 g
Dietary Fiber19 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Sodium2350 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1050 mg
Calcium450 mg
Iron7 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Large Pot
•Measuring Spoons
•Measuring Cups

Cooking Steps

Prep and cook onions
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Roughly chop spinach.Drain, then rinse cannellini beans.Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent, 2-3 min. Season with 1/4 tsp garlic salt and pepper.

Start sauce
2

Sprinkle over Cream Sauce Spice Blend and stir to coat, 1 min.Add 2 1/2 cups water and season with 1/2 tsp garlic salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, then add cavatappi. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cavatappi is tender but still firm to the bite and water is absorbed, 10-13 min. (NOTE: Add an additonal 1/3 cup water for a saucier consistency, if desired) Stir in pesto, cannellini beans, spinach and half the Parmesan.

Finish and serve
3

Remove pot from the heat and add 1 tbsp butter, then stir to combine. Season with any remaining garlic salt and pepper, to taste.Divide pasta between bowls, then sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Some found it tasty and delicious, while others thought it was bland; consider adjusting seasoning to taste.
  • Ease of prep: Easy to prepare and kid-friendly.
  • Suggestions: Try adding a different protein for variety; ensure pasta is cooked to the right tenderness.
  • Nutrition: Adding beans is a great way to boost the protein content and make the dish healthier.
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