Eat me from: 7–8 MONTHS (once chewing has developed)
Source of vitamin c, carbohydrates, protein
Serves 1 baby & family of 4
Ingredients
400 4 (14 oz) peeled and chopped pumpkin (squash)
1 tsp olive oil
1 diced onion
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
4 diced rashers of bacon
400 g (14 oz) fettucine
200 g ( 7 oz) frozen /fresh peas
100 g (3.5 oz) goat's feta
Method
Steam 400 g (14 oz) peeled and chopped pumpkin (squash) for 8 minutes or until tender, then set aside. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Cook 1 diced onion and 2 finely chopped garlic cloves for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add 4 diced rindless rashers of bacon and cook for a further 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set aside. Meanwhile, cook 400 g (14 oz) fettuccine according to the packet directions, then drain, reserving 2–3 tbsps of the cooking liquid. Cook 200 g (7 oz) frozen peas according to the packet directions. Combine the steamed pumpkin, hot pasta, 100 g (3½ oz) crumbled goat’s feta and the reserved cooking liquid in a large bowl and mash together lightly, then stir through the peas and the bacon mixture. Divide among bowls, serve and enjoy immediately.
Recipe from Baby Pip Eats by Amie Harper. RRP $NZ 27.99
