Pasta Shells with Salmon & Broccoli

Age 9 months +

Fish is quick and easy to prepare and combining it with root vegetables is a tasty way to introduce it to your baby.  Also, the darker the broccoli florets, the higher the amount of antioxidants.

 

Pasta Shells with Salmon & Broccoli

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Ingredients

  • 55g salmon fillet
  • 5g butter
  • Half small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp plain flour
  • 150 ml unsalted vegetable or chicken stock
  • 100 ml milk
  • 3 tbsp crème fraiche
  • 3 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
  • 55g broccoli, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Half tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Half tsp fresh chives chopped
  • 40g Make It Easy Organic Baby Pasta Shells 

 

Method

To cook the salmon, either poach the salmon in a little stock over a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork or cook in a microwave with a couple of tablespoons of stock for about 2 minutes .

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet .

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan.

Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes until just soft.

Add the flour and mix together, then blend in the stock and milk.

Bring up to the boil.

Add the broccoli and simmer covered for 5 to 6 minutes until soft.

Whiz in a food processor until smooth.

Stir in the crème fraiche, parmesan, lemon juice, herbs and cooked salmon.

Simmer for 2 minutes.

Drain the pasta and serve with the sauce.

 

Information

Prep time 8 minutes
Cook time 18 minutes
MAKES 4 PORTIONS