Easy Green Pasta Sauce for Toddlers

• A simple way to add greens to pasta.
• Blends into a smooth sauce that toddlers enjoy.
• A creamy, comforting, and mild-flavored pasta sauce.
• Plenty of extra nutrients with bone broth and veggies.
• A sauce that works for toddlers and the whole family.
• It comes together quickly for an easy dinner.

• Olive oil: adds richness and helps sauté the garlic and onion for flavor.
• Garlic: Brings savory depth and classic pasta flavor.
• Onion : Adds natural sweetness that balances the sauce.
• Baby spinach : The main green ingredient that blends into a vibrant, nutrient-rich sauce.
• Frozen peas: Add gentle sweetness and extra vegetables toddlers often enjoy.
• Bone broth: Adds extra nutrients and helps create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
• Ricotta cheese: Creates a creamy, mild base that makes the sauce smooth and comforting.
• Parmesan cheese: Adds salty, nutty flavor that brings the sauce together.
• Lemon juice: Brightens the sauce and balances the creamy ingredients.
• Salt and pepper: Enhance the overall flavor of the sauce.

Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 60 seconds.

Wilt the Greens: Add the baby spinach and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir until the spinach has wilted and the peas are bright green (about 2–3 minutes).

Blend until Smooth: Transfer the onion, garlic, spinach, and pea mixture into a blender. Add the bone broth, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Smooth it Out: Blend on high for 60 seconds until the sauce is vibrant green and smooth.

Combine: Pour the sauce directly over your favorite hot, cooked pasta. Toss well to coat every noodle and serve immediately!

• Cottage cheese can replace ricotta for a higher-protein option.
• Vegetable broth can replace bone broth.

• Blend the sauce while it’s warm for the smoothest texture.
• Don’t overcook spinach to keep the bright green color.
• Use small pasta shapes that are easier for toddlers to eat.

This sauce is creamy, smooth, and mild in flavor. The ricotta makes it rich and velvety, while the spinach and peas add a fresh taste without overpowering the sauce. The bone broth deepens the flavor while keeping the sauce light and nourishing.

Serve tossed with warm pasta and an extra sprinkle of parmesan if desired. It also pairs well with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or simple sides for a balanced meal.

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove and add a splash of milk, broth, or pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.

I like to meal prep this for my toddler in freeze in a silcone muffin tray and take them out as needed for a single serving of pasta.

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Easy Green Pasta Sauce for Toddlers

A creamy, veggie-packed green pasta sauce made with spinach, peas, ricotta, and parmesan—simple, nourishing, and toddler-friendly.

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Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 8 oz fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup bone broth (or chicken or veggie broth)
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes)
• Add the baby spinach and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook just until the spinach is wilted and the peas are bright green and heated through.
• Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the bone broth, ricotta, parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Blend on high until completely smooth and vibrant green. The bone broth will help everything emulsify into a smooth sauce. You can add more broth if needed to thin.
• Toss with your favorite cooked pasta and serve immediately!

Keyword green pasta, heathy pasta, spinach pasta, toddler dinner, toddler meals

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