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Tomato Ricotta Pasta for Babies (9 months+)

Cooked tomato and pasteurised ricotta coat fully softened pasta in a moist sauce.

9 months+Dinner23 minEasy
Tomato Ricotta Pasta
  • Age Range9 months+
  • Prep 3 min · Cook 20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 40g small pasta (e.g. stars or tiny shells)
  • 1 small ripe tomato, peeled
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp water

Preparation

  1. Cook the small wheat pasta in unsalted water until very soft; reserve a little cooking water and drain.

  2. Wash the tomato, remove tough skin if necessary, chop and simmer with the measured water until completely tender.

  3. Stir plain pasteurised ricotta and olive oil into the tomato until the sauce is creamy.

  4. Fold pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water as needed for a moist cohesive texture.

  5. Check for firm pasta or tomato skin and cool before serving.

Serving by Age

Serve soft pasta fully coated in sauce; mash if needed to prevent chewy pieces.

9 months+

Serve as very soft small pasta pieces coated in sauce, lightly mashed if needed; ensure no large slippery pieces and that tomato is fully peeled and cooked.

Allergen Information

Contains milk from ricotta and wheat from standard pasta. Check pasta for egg and ricotta for added salt.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Tomato 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 Tomato 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.

Sources & References

This guide is informed by current guidelines from leading health organizations:

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