Soft Cooked Pasta & Tomato

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup small pasta shapes (stelline or orzo)
• 2 ripe tomatoes deseeded and chopped

Method

1. 01

   Bring a pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add small pasta shapes (such as stelline or orzo) and cook for 2–3 minutes longer than the package directions until very soft.

2. 02

   Drain pasta and set aside.

3. 03

   Deseed and chop ripe tomatoes. Cook in a small saucepan over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until completely softened, then blend until smooth.

4. 04

   Combine the soft-cooked pasta with the tomato puree and stir well. Serve warm. Blend the whole mixture for a smoother consistency for younger babies.

How to offer

Serve warm. For younger babies, blend to a smooth puree. For older babies, leave some texture in the pasta.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze pasta and sauce separately for up to 1 month.

Nutrition note

Good source of carbohydrates for energy. Enriched pasta provides iron and B vitamins. Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer