Lunch/Dinner
Creamy Squash Pasta
6 Months +, 7 Months +, 8 Months +, 9 Months +, 10 Months +, 11 Months +, 12 Months +, 18 Months +, 24 months +
Egg Free|Nut Free|Vegetarian

Roasted squash and creamy cheese come together in this velvety pasta!

Time

45+ Minutes

Storage

Enjoy fresh

Servings

3 portions

Time

45+ Minutes

Storage

Enjoy fresh

Servings

3 portions

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Ingredients

5.3 oz Uncooked pasta
1 Butternut squash
1 Block cream cheese or feta
1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Optional Salt and pepper
150g Uncooked pasta
1 Butternut squash
1 Block cream cheese or feta
1tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Optional Salt and pepper

Recipe Tips

For younger babies, mascarpone can be used instead of cream cheese as it is naturally lower in sodium

Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F)
  • 2
    Cut the butternut squash into cubes and spread on a baking sheet
  • 3
    Place the cream cheese or feta in the middle of the pan and drizzle with olive oil
  • 4
    Season with salt and pepper if desired
  • 5
    Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the squash is soft
  • 6
    Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions and reserve about 240ml (1 cup) of pasta water
  • 7
    Drain the pasta and set aside
  • 8
    Remove the baking dish from the oven
  • 9
    Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix everything together
  • 10
    Add pasta water as needed until you reach your desired creaminess
  • 11
    Buon appetito!
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