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Red Lentil Pasta Sauce for Babies (9 months+)

Cook red lentils until they break down, and use pasta cooked until fully soft rather than al dente.

9 months+Dinner28 minEasy
Red Lentil Pasta Sauce
  • Age Range9 months+
  • Prep 8 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp red lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup small pasta (wheat)
  • 1 small tomato, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp carrot, finely grated
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)

Preparation

  1. Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under running water.

  2. Add lentils, tomato, carrot, garlic (if using), and water to a small pan and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until lentils are very soft and breaking down.

  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta separately in unsalted water until very soft, then drain.

  5. Stir olive oil into the lentil mixture and mash or blend into a soft, thick sauce.

  6. Combine pasta with the sauce and mix well to coat evenly.

  7. Cool to lukewarm before serving.

Serving by Age

Coat tender pasta with moist lentil sauce; mash if necessary to avoid firm pasta pieces.

9 months+

Serve as a soft, saucy pasta with very well-cooked small shapes. Ensure pasta is soft and coated; mash lightly or cut pieces if needed.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat from ordinary pasta; check for egg and optional garlic or stock additions.

Storage

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Red Lentil Pasta Sauce?

Cool untouched cooked portions promptly, refrigerate covered and use within 24 hours or freeze where suitable; reheat thoroughly until steaming hot and cool before feeding. Discard bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Red Lentil Pasta Sauce contain?

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

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