A Quick & Creamy Veggie Pasta for Tiny Tummies
This 15-minute recipe is made with baby-friendly orzo pasta, a creamy cheese sauce, and two kid-approved veggies: broccoli and carrots. It’s ideal for babies 9 months+ and makes a great family side dish, too!
📢 Allergy Note: Contains dairy and gluten. You can swap in dairy-free cream cheese and a gluten-free orzo if needed.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Creamy & Delicious – Like mac & cheese but with veggies!
✔ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 15 minutes
✔ Great for BLW – Perfect finger food texture
✔ Freezer-Friendly – Ideal for batch cooking
✔ Nutrient-Packed – Veggies + cheese = winning combo
What You’ll Need
🧅 1 large shallot, finely chopped
🥦 75g broccoli, finely chopped
🥕 1 medium carrot, grated
🧄 1 clove garlic, crushed
🍝 80g orzo pasta
🍲 300ml low-sodium veggie or chicken stock
🧀 1 tbsp cream cheese
🧀 20g Parmesan, finely grated
📌 Tip: Finely chop or grate the veg to ensure it cooks down nicely and is safe for babies to eat.
How to Make Creamy Broccoli & Carrot Orzo
Step 1: Sauté the Base
1️⃣ In a little olive oil, sauté the chopped shallot and garlic until soft (about 2 minutes)
2️⃣ Stir in the grated carrot and chopped broccoli and cook for 1 more minute
Step 2: Cook the Orzo
1️⃣ Add the orzo and pour in the stock
2️⃣ Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often until the orzo is cooked and the liquid is absorbed
Step 3: Make It Creamy
1️⃣ Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan until melted and creamy
2️⃣ Let cool slightly before serving
Storage & Freezing Tips
🍼 Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container
❄️ Freeze in baby-friendly portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk to loosen
Comfort Food, Baby-Style! 🍽
This creamy broccoli and carrot orzo is one of those go-to baby meals you’ll come back to again and again. It’s cozy, quick, and filled with veggie goodness!
🥄 Don’t forget to pair it with the Little Grubbers 3-in-1 Baby Spoon—designed to help little ones master self-feeding with less mess!
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