- Age
- 12 months+
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
- 150g cooked salmon, flaked
- 1 cup small pasta shapes
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Method
- 01
Cook 1 cup of small pasta shapes in unsalted boiling water until very soft — slightly past al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- 02
Meanwhile, flake 150g cooked salmon into small pieces, checking carefully for any bones. Set aside.
- 03
In the pasta pot, combine 3 tbsp cream cheese with the reserved pasta water over low heat, stirring until melted into a smooth creamy sauce.
- 04
Add 1/2 cup thawed frozen peas to the sauce and stir for 1 minute.
- 05
Add the cooked pasta and flaked salmon to the sauce and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Cool before serving.
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How to offer
Serve in small portions, cut into age-appropriate pieces. The creamy sauce makes pasta easy to scoop and self-feed at 12 months. Omega-3 rich salmon is excellent for brain development.
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition note
Excellent source of omega-3 DHA and EPA, protein, and vitamin D. Contains B vitamins and selenium.
Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer
