Pasta is a favourite for busy Mums everywhere. Not only is it famously easy to prepare, making it an approachable option for kitchen rookies; it is also full of carbohydrates and other goodies that your baby needs. Pasta is one of the most versatile ingredients out there, serving as a base to dishes you can take in any number of directions based on whatever’s in the fridge. From cheese macaroni recipes for babies to spaghetti bolognese, here are our best pasta dinner ideas for babies that are both delicious and healthy.

Macaroni Cheese Recipe

2 tbsp reduced salt butter or margarine 1 cup baby’s usual milk 2 tbsp plain flour ½ cup water ½ cup reduced salt vegetable stock 1 cup cheese, grated 4 cups macaroni, cooked 1 tbsp breadcrumbs

Baby’s First Spaghetti Bolognese

1 tbsp olive oil 1 small brown onion, peeled and diced 100g lean beef mince 1 tomato, diced 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped ¼ cup cooked spaghetti

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