Soft Cheesy Broccoli Pasta
This soft cheesy broccoli pasta is a quick and delicious meal for your baby. Pulse pasta adds extra protein and fibre compared to regular pasta. The cheeses further boost the protein content and the broccoli provides some iron and vitamin C.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 14 April 2026
Recipe
Soft Cheesy Broccoli Pasta
- Stage
- Soft food
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Boil pasta and broccoli together in a pot of water for 10–15 minutes or until soft. Drain all but ½ cup water.
- 2Stir through cheeses. Mash together to break up the broccoli.
- 3Serve as is for self-feeding — the cheesy sauce makes the pasta easy and fun to eat.
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