Pumpkin Pasta - Homemade Baby Food (For Babies Aged 9 months+)
Pumpkin Pasta - Homemade Baby Food For Babies Aged 9 months+ is a great option that brings together the goodness of pumpkins and cheese
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pasta use smallest shape available * see notes
- 3-4 tablespoons grated pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 1 clove of garlic finely chopped or grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried mixed herbs or any fresh or dried herb of your choice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese * see notes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped coriander leaves or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste optional * see notes
Instructions
- In a saucepan bring 2 cups of potable/drinking water to boil. Add the pasta and cook on a medium heat till it is very tender. There is no need to strain the water, the pasta will continue to cook & swell in it.
- Place a wide based saucepan on a medium heat and melt the butter, toss in the garlic and fry it for half a minute and then add the onions and fry till they turn pale.
- Add in the pumpkin, dried (or fresh) herbs, tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes turn slightly mushy,
- Add the grated cheese and mix well. You can add salt and pepper at this stage. Simmer for half a minute and then add the precooked pasta and stir well.
- To serve babies under 1 year, allow the pasta to cool before pulsing it a couple of times in a grinder. Older babies may be served the pasta without grinding as it has been cooked very tender.
Notes
Although you may use any pasta shape it is recommended to use the smallest shapes as they cook faster and is easier to mash. I generally use the alphabet or the flower shaped pasta 2. Use cheddar cheese that is not very high in salt. You can use as much cheese as you think your baby will enjoy. Alternatively, you can even use cream cheese made from pasturized milk. 3. Salt & pepper to be used according to the age of your baby. I started introducing mild amounts of spice in my baby's food when she turned 11 months. Please consult your child's doctor before including salt & spice in your baby's food.