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Pasta & Zucchini Bowl for Babies

Very soft small pasta mixed with cooked zucchini makes an easy grain-and-vegetable dish. Keep the pasta moist and avoid firm, chewy shapes.

6 months+Dinner14 minEasy
Pasta & Zucchini Bowl
  • Age Range6 months+
  • Prep 2 min · Cook 12 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp small wheat-based pasta stars (check the package for egg and other allergens)
  • 1/2 zucchini

Preparation

  1. Check pasta packaging for wheat and egg allergens. Cook the pasta in unsalted boiling water until very soft, beyond al dente if necessary for baby's texture needs.

  2. Wash zucchini, remove any tough skin and chop finely. Steam until completely tender and easily mashed.

  3. Drain pasta, retaining a little cooking water, and mash with zucchini. Add a splash of reserved water for a moist, cohesive consistency.

  4. Check for chewy pasta or firm zucchini pieces; cool before serving.

Serving by Age

For early eaters, mash the pasta into a cohesive soft consistency rather than serving separate small slippery pieces. Later offer very soft pasta pieces suited to the child's chewing ability. Pair with an iron-rich protein source to round out the meal.

6 months+

Moist, thoroughly mashed soft pasta and zucchini.

9 months+

Very soft, small pasta pieces mixed with mashed zucchini.

Allergen Information

This version uses wheat-based pasta, so it contains wheat (a gluten-containing grain). Some pasta stars also contain egg, which depends on the actual product; check the label before serving.

Storage

Cool leftover untouched pasta promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours, or freeze promptly if suitable. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before serving. Discard baby's bowl leftovers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Pasta & Zucchini Bowl?

Cool leftover untouched pasta promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours, or freeze promptly if suitable. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool before serving. Discard baby's bowl leftovers.

Which allergens does Pasta & Zucchini Bowl contain?

It contains Wheat. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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