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A couple of weeks ago our little baby girl turned One! Yes, time really flies and she is 1 already. We ushered in her first birthday with a little celebration with close family & friends and what a fun day it was! She was lucky to cut two birthday cakes on two different days and shortly I will post the recipe of one of the cakes – the other one was prepared by my aunt.
I was debating on whether I should post the recipe of the cake first or the food, but then I realised that I have been hesitant to introduce sweets in my baby’s diet anyway, so logically it would be apt to post the recipe of baby food that she seems to love so much. She does not have much of a sweet tooth & prefers anything savoury, so meal times are her favourite. Since my baby never liked foods from jars (or even stuff like cerelac etc) I have had to come up with ideas to prepare food that appeals to her tiny taste buds and something that is easy for me to cook in a jiffy. I keep the addition of salt to a bare minimum, often sprinkling it over the food right before I serve it to her. I never give her foods with added sugar unless it is store bought baby snacks like finger biscuits and stuff.
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Pumpkin Pasta - Homemade Baby Food (For Babies Aged 9 months+)
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
Disclaimer
The nutritional values are only indicative.
Pumpkin Pasta Recipe is such a delicious recipe you shared with us Shiren. I loved it very much. My 16 month old baby would love to eat this. Homemade baby food are always healthy for babies. For babies supplement food is also good. I buy supplement food from firstcry.com. It is best place to buy baby food in India. http://www.firstcry.com/formula-and-supplements/2/79