Pasta and Borlotti Beans
This dish is almost a stew with its large amount of beans among the pasta and tasty sauce. It’s a hearty, filling dish that requires nothing more than a green salad to go with it — oh, and perhaps bread for mopping. A delicious high-fibre dinner.
Serves 4-6.
Ingredients 12
200 g borlotti beans, (cranberry beans), dried, soaked overnight
2 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed, just a tiny amount for babies
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
30 g basil leaves
375 g passata, see notes
125 ml water
sea salt, omit for babies
ground black pepper, use just a tiny amount for babies
250 g pasta, small tube shapes such as penne or macaroni are best
shaved parmesan, use ricotta for babies
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Method 4
If using soaked dried , heat a small saucepan of over high heat. When boiling, add the drained beans, reduce the heat to low and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes. If using tinned beans, skip this first step.
Meanwhile, place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the , followed by the and , and cook for 3 minutes until soft and golden. Add the , , and , and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until it’s a little reduced. Add the and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the until al dente, then drain and add to the sauce. Stir to combine and heat through. Top with the to serve.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Pam Brook's tips
For younger babies thin with a little water, then purée with some ricotta until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.
For older babies you can coarsely purée the dish, or it makes great finger food. Top with pieces of ricotta. Allow to cool before serving.
For toddlers serve as for adults, but allow to cool before serving. This makes great finger food.
NOTE: Making a quick uncooked tomato passata is as simple as blending fresh seasonal tomatoes together with olive oil, herbs and a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Store passata in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
