Pasta Recipes for Toddlers

For children and parents the world over, pasta is a bonafide winner at mealtime. Why? It’s easy to prepare and budget-friendly. It’s versatile and can be used as a base for much variety, with the addition of different pasta sauces and the odd hidden veggie. It also gives your toddler the energy and vitamins they need. Comforting and filling, these pasta recipes for toddlers can be easily adapted for the whole family. And if all else fails? Add a touch of cheese (just a little!).

White bowl of penne pasta with zucchini and mushrooms on white polka-dotted napkin on wooden table.12 Months +

Chicken Pesto Pasta

1 tsp olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 250g mushrooms, sliced 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 chicken breast fillet, diced into small pieces 250g penne …
Bowl of creamy macaroni with mushrooms and herbs, red spoon in red bowl, red cloth on white surface.12 Months +

Savoury Pasta

50g macaroni or other pasta shape 15g margarine 15g plain flour 150ml of prepared Alula GOLD TODDLER milk drink 25g mushrooms, chopped 2 teaspoons tomato …
Blue bowl holding white dumplings surrounding a center of orange sauce topped with shredded cheese, placed on a white surface with a blurred background.12 Months +

Gnocchi

2 potatoes, peeled ¼ cup plain flour 1 egg yolk 2 cups pumpkin, chopped ½ onion ½ cup reduced salt vegetable stock ½ cup smooth ricotta 1 …
Bowl of pasta salad with vegetables and herbs on woven placemat.12 Months +

Rainbow Pasta

1 cup pasta, cooked 1 tsp olive oil ¼ cup cooked peas ¼ cup pumpkin, cut into small cubes and roasted ½ cup cherry …
Plate of spaghetti with meat sauce on table, fork beside, blurred kitchen items in background.12 Months +

Spaghetti Bolognese

1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 20g chopped celery 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 carrot grated 100g lean minced …