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Pasta in Baby Food Recipes - When Can Baby Have Pasta?

Age for Introducing Pasta: 8-10 months  

 

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The Goodness of Pasta

 

Pasta is highly nutritious and most pastas on the market are enriched with vitamins and minerals. Pasta is also loaded with carbohydrates that help our bodies produce energy.

 

Pasta has often been given a bad rap due to these carbohydrates however the truth is, pasta is not a refined carbohydrate. Pasta is made from semolina, a durham wheat that is hearty and nutritious and not refined in the process of making pastas. Refined carbohydrates are not as readily processed by the body as non-refined carbohydrates.

 

Pasta Nutrients

NUTRIENTS Enriched
Macaroni
Egg
Noodles
Tricolor
Macaroni
Calories 211 217 209
Protein g 7.28 7.99 7.49
Total Fat g 0.9 2.4 0.59
Total Carbohydrate g 42 43 42.68
Crude Fiber g 0.15 0.19 N/A
Dietary Fiber 2.4 2.7 4.3

 

MINERALS

Calcium mg 10 17 20
Iron mg 2.20 2.58 2.44
Magnesium mg 27 34 26
Phosphorus mg 85 122 66
Potassium mg 92 133 163
Sodium mg 4 12 25
Zinc* mg 0.69 0.91 0.43
Copper* mg 0.14 0.17 0.114
Manganese* mg 0.40 0.40 2.192

 

VITAMINS

Ascorbic Acid mg 0 0 0
Thiamin mg 0.59 0.60 0.588
Riboflavin mg 0.25 0.273 0.299
Niacin mg 4.28 4.578 4.177
Pantothenic Acid* mg 0.246 0.40 0.429
B-6* mg 0.061 0.069 0.074
Folacin* mg 10 17 10
B-12* mg 0 0.23 0
Vitamin A iu 0 35 91
Cholesterol mg 0 54 0

*Expanded Nutrients in Revised Handbook Dietary Fiber Values in Appendix Are Limited Source: National Pasta Association

 

When can I introduce Pasta to my baby?

 

Pasta is typically introduced to baby from 8 months of age. As most pasta is made from wheat, it is recommended that those with a history of wheat allergy and/or gluten intolerance not eat pasta or introduce it until much later.

 

If your baby has been fine with eating oats, barley, or other products containing wheat and/or gluten, the odds are great that there is not a gluten intolerance in your baby. However, you should discuss the introduction of pasta with your baby's pediatrician.

wheat pasta for bay, alternatives to wheat for baby Wheat Pasta Alternatives

 

Rice Pasta - very yummy, nice Texture, difficult to overcook and make mushy (we suggest the Tinkyada brand that comes in 18 different types & shapes. Even our toddlers couldn't tell the difference.)

 

Quinoa Pasta - Quinoa combined with corn flour makes a soft and light pasta. Try the Ancient Harvest brand

 

 

How to store Pasta for baby food

 

Pasta has a very long shelf life as long as it is uncooked. Store boxed or packaged pasta in the original package. For extra protection, add the package to an airtight bag or container. Some pasta may take on an "old" taste the longer it is stored. Fresh or Homemade pasta should always be refrigerated or frozen.

 

The best way to cook Pasta

Always cook pasta in boiling water and according to package directions.

 

Basic Pasta Recipes for Baby

 

Pastina Cereal (make it Organic by using Organic Pasta.)

1 box Pastina style pasta

fruit ot vegetable

 

1. Cook according to package directions
2. Stir in mashed or pureed banana, peaches, applesauce or even sweet potato or butternut squash.

 

Add any pureed fruits and vegetables to baby's homemade Pastina cereal. You may even add small dices or shreds of soft tender cooked meats. Ensure that you have followed the 4 day wait rule.

 

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Cheezy Orange Pasta

 

1 cup cooked pasta
1/2 pureed or chopped soft cooked carrots
grated cheese

 

Mix carrots with the cooked pasta and then sprinkle with cheese

 

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Pasta Chicken Stew

 

2 cups sodium-free chicken broth (try a homemade stock)
1/2 cup elbow or ditalini pasta
1/2 cubed chicken breast
1/4 cup of frozen peas
3 tablespoons chopped onion

 

Add chicken broth to a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add pasta, chicken, peas and onion
Turn heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked and tender

Puree or mash the stew as needed for your baby's texture preference.
Serve warm, adding a sprinkle of cheese if desired

 

Foods Good to Mix With Pasta

 

Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Green Beans
Peas
Summer Squash
Bananas
Peaches
Applesauce

 

 

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