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Broccoli Ricotta Pasta for Babies (9 months+)

Broccoli and pasteurised ricotta make a creamy sauce for fully tender wheat pasta.

9 months+Dinner22 minEasy
Broccoli Ricotta Pasta
  • Age Range9 months+
  • Prep 2 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 40g small pasta shapes (e.g. stars or small shells)
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp reserved pasta cooking water
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Preparation

  1. Cook the small wheat pasta in unsalted water until very soft; save some pasta water.

  2. Trim woody broccoli stalks and steam florets until all parts squash easily.

  3. Mash broccoli with plain pasteurised ricotta and a little pasta water until smooth and thick.

  4. Combine with drained pasta and optional olive oil; loosen until moist and cohesive.

  5. Check for firm pasta and broccoli fibres, then cool before serving.

Serving by Age

Offer well-coated soft pasta; finely mash if your baby cannot manage individual shapes.

9 months+

Serve as soft, small pasta pieces coated in a smooth broccoli ricotta sauce; mash lightly if needed and ensure pieces are easy to pick up or scoop.

Allergen Information

Contains milk from ricotta and wheat from pasta; some pasta also contains egg.

Storage

Cool clean untouched portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours, or freeze promptly when appropriate. Reheat cooked portions until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before serving; discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Broccoli Ricotta Pasta?

Cool clean untouched portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours, or freeze promptly when appropriate. Reheat cooked portions until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before serving; discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Broccoli Ricotta Pasta contain?

It contains Dairy and Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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