Cheesy broccoli pasta bake
- Age: 18–24 months (Toddler meals)
- Texture: Family meal
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Makes: 2 adults and 2 children
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta shapes
- 1 head broccoli, in small florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 400 ml milk
- 80 g mild cheddar, grated
Contains: Wheat, Milk
Method
- Cook the pasta in unsalted water; add the broccoli for the last 4 minutes. Drain.
- Melt the butter, stir in the flour, then whisk in the milk until thick. Stir in most of the cheese.
- Mix with the pasta and broccoli, top with the rest of the cheese, bake at 200 °C for 15 minutes.
Safety: Cool your child's portion — a bake holds heat for a long time.
Storage: Fridge 3 days, freezer 1 month.
Tip: The bake that turns broccoli into something a toddler asks for. Cheese carries salt, so the pan needs none.
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