Suitable from 6+ months with BLW (baby led weaning) and perfect for the whole family
This is such a fun recipe to make with the kids, I just love how the natural colour of the beetroot stains the pasta a beautiful vibrant pink colour. There are so many health benefits to beetroots, they are packed with vitamins A, B, C and E, iron and magnesium which are also super rich in fibre.
I used pre-cooked beetroot in this recipe which I picked up from the shop, but you can buy raw beetroot and cook it yourself at home as well.

I used full fat cream cheese for this recipe but you can substitute this for a dairy free version if you have any allergies, or are vegan.
It's a perfect fresh healthy meal for all ages, from just 6+ months old and is great for BLW (baby led weaning).
If you love the look of this Valentines Day Pasta then for a sweet treat try out these Valentines Strawberry Danish Pastries
You can use any pasta for this Valentines Pink Pasta, but I think spaghetti is such a fun food for kids, especially in this pink sauce! Spaghetti is also a great food for babies who are weaning and is a great opportunity for them to touch and feel new things with their hands, just as Eloise has done here!

Serves 4
Valentines Pink Pasta
Ingredients
180g dried pasta
120g cream cheese
2 cooked beetroots roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1/4 lemon juice
Method
Blend together the beetroot, cream cheese, garlic and lemon juice to create a vibrant pink pasta sauce
Meanwhile boil the spaghetti (I always add a little oil to stop it sticking together!), and drain once cooked
Pour in the pasta sauce and mix it well with a fork
Serve immediately
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