Toddler-Friendly One pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

by | Jul 14, 2022 | Motherhood, Baby and Toddler Recipes, Recipes & Wellness

Toddler Friendly One pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

The Toddler Friendly One pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta is one of V’s favorite meals, it fail-safe recipe that never disappoints. On days when Vihaan doesn’t eat lunch well, I make this for dinner so we have at least one good meal day!

It’s easy takes only 15 mins to make, is healthy and delicious. Most toddlers love pasta so this recipe will surely become your go-to weeknight meal!

Toddler-Friendly One pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Toddler Friendly Broccoli Cheddar Pasta ingredients

Ingredients 

  • I recommend using low salt and good quality cheese, I use Cabot brand white cheddar or yellow cheddar depending on what I find at our local Whole foods.
  • For milk, you can use whole milk or any plant-based milk of your choice.
  •  I recommend using small elbow macaroni pasta, it cooks fast and gives the impression of mac and cheese for the toddler. For babies (6-9 months old) use bigger size pasta. If using different size pasta, refer to the package instructions for cooking time, if the pasta is getting dry you can add more milk to adjust the consistency.
Toddler-Friendly Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator- Store it for 2 days in an air-tight container

Freezer- Avoid adding cheese at the end, transfer it into a freezer-safe airtight container once it’s cool, and store it for 3 months.

Alternatives

You can also add grated carrot along with broccoli and make it only with carrot, it tastes equally good (carrot adds a bit of sweetness, it’s more yummy)!

Please find the recipe below, Comment or DM me on IG to let me know how your toddler or baby liked it.

Toddler-Friendly One pot Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

The one-pot Broccoli cheddar pasta is a fail-safe toddler recipe that only takes 15 mins to make, healthy and delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup small elbow macaroni pasta (for babies 6-9 months use bigger size pasta)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic pods, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth or any broth of your choice
  • 1/2 cup milk of your choice, I use whole milk
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese. I use Cabot brand white or yellow cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan or dutch oven, melt butter in medium flame, add garlic and stir until they are golden brown. Stir in oregano, vegetable broth, and milk. Bring it to boil
  • Add pasta, reduce heat, cover the pot and refer to package directions for the cooking time, occasionally stir to avoid pasta sticking to the pot. Once the pasta is semi-cooked, stir in broccoli florets.
  • Add the cheese before you turn off the heat. Serve hot with a choice of protein on the side.

Notes

Storage Instructions
Refrigerator- Store it for 2 days in an air-tight container
Freezer- Avoid adding cheese at the end, transfer it into a freezer-safe airtight container once it’s cool, and store it for 3 months. 
Alternatives
You can also add grated carrot along with broccoli and make it only with carrot, it tastes equally good (carrot adds a bit of sweetness, it’s more yummy)!
Keyword Broccoli Cheddar Pasta, Toddler recipes
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Toddler Friendly Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

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