Meal ideas: Dairy free Pasta Dishes

Why not have a look at these easy dairy free pasta recipes for your little one? (Or even make a bigger portion for yourself?!) 

Beef Bolognese

Chicken and Broccoli pasta

Cheeky Courgette and Butternut Pasta

Tomato Pasta Stars with Tuna 

Always supervise your child eating. 

Please don't exclude food groups from you or your child's diet without seeking advice

Cheeky Courgette and Butternut Squash Pasta

This is another really easy recipe that you could enjoy as well.

Seasonal ingredients like courgettes are great

Ingredients

Pasta - the type you use will depend on whether you are making this dish for just baby or for you as well. I use the small pasta stars if just making this for T. 
1/2 medium butternut squash - peeled and chopped into small cubes. 
1 courgette - chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
1 knob of dairy free margarine

Methods

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C. 
2. Place the chopped courgette and butternut squash with the oregano in an oven proof roasting dish for approximately 30minutes. Drizzle over some olive oil. You will want to check on them regularly to make sure that they don't catch. 
3. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in a pot of unsalted water as per the cooking instructions. 
4. When the pasta is cooked, drain, and add the vegetables. 
5. Add a knob of dairy free margarine while the pasta is still hot to allow it to melt. 
6. When cool, serve and enjoy!

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

This is a good dish to get extra calcium into your child. You don't necessarily need to use broccoli - sweetcorn, diced carrot or spinach are all alternatives. 

Broccoli- good source of vitamin C and Calcium. 

Under 15 Minutes: Tomato Pasta Stars with Tuna

In a rush, and haven't been to the shops lately? Here is another EasyDairyFree Fifteen minutes or less meal: 



Note - this recipes assumes that you have made the "Creamy" tomato sauce, find the recipe here. 

Ingredients

3 cubes of frozen pasta sauce
50g pasta stars
1/2 tin tuna in spring water (Not brine as this will be too salty)

Just defrost some frozen pasta sauce cubes and cook some pasta - quick and easy! 

Method

1. Cook the pasta as per instructions in a pan of unsalted boiling water. 
2. Defrost the pasta sauce cubes in the microwave or another saucepan until piping hot. 
3. Drain the pasta, stir in the sauce and add 1/2 tin tuna. 
4. Check the temperature before serving. 

Top Tips
If you want to make this more of a finger food, then cook a small handful of fusilli pasta instead. Baby can get stuck in on their own! 

Why not try adding a small handful of frozen veg (cooked obviously!) to add a bit more colour and taste to the dish?

Find the recipes for other Under 15 Minute Meals by clicking on the pictures below:

"Creamy" Tomato Pasta Sauce

I use this pasta sauce as a base for so many other dishes. Why not try it for yourself?

Ingredients

1 tbsp organic rapeseed or olive oil. 

1 small courgette, grated. 

1 medium carrot, peeled and grated. 

1 small white onion, finely chopped. 

400g tin tomatoes, preferably organic

1/2 low salt vegetable stock cube (see here)

100mls water 

100ml milk equivalent: milk replacement formula, oat- or almond-based milk

Opt for fresh, seasonal veggies where possible. 

Optional substitutions or extras:
100g grated butternut squash
1 small finely diced red pepper
1 Garlic clove 

Method

1.  Place the onion in a heavy bottomed saucepan and fry in the oil until soft. 

2. Mix in the grated courgette and carrot and continue to fry on a medium heat. 

3. Once sweated down, mix in the tin of tomatoes, and stock cube and add the water

4. Cover and simmer for approximately 20-30mins. 

5. Once the sauce has reduced down, add in 6 scoops of milk replacement formula, or  enough plant-based milk to make the sauce the desired consistency. 

6. Allow to cool before serving

Blend as age appropriate for your baby. Older babies can have it as it is. 

Can be frozen. I divide it into ice cube trays to allow easy portioning. 

Serving ideas:

Defrost and mixed with pasta for a simple lunch

Mix in with cooked couscous for an easy lunch time dish. 

Use as the base for beef bolognese or tuna pasta stars

Also makes a great tomato base for older children to get hidden veggies into them! 

See more of my dairy free recipes.