Best 3 Toddler Friendly Pumpkin Pasta Recipes
For toddlers, mealtime can be a messy and challenging affair, but it doesn't have to be that way. With the right recipe, you can create a delicious and nutritious pumpkin pasta dish that your toddler will love. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a weekend brunch, there's a pumpkin pasta recipe out there that's perfect for you and your little one.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
TODDLER-FRIENDLY PUMPKIN PASTA
Found on another recipe site, storing here for easy access as it's a family staple! Our toddler doesn't care for pumpkin mash or pieces but loves this creamy (but no cream involved) pasta, as do his parents!
Provided by JennyMidget
Categories Pumpkin
Time 25m
Yield 3 Serves, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil.
- Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Heat the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, milk, margarine, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger in a large skillet over low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the drained pasta, and toss with the Parmesan cheese. Serve ASAP!
PUMPKIN SPINACH TODDLER MUFFINS
These sanity-saving, healthy toddler muffins are packed full of veggies and other goodness, but still taste good enough to snack on yourself! Perfect for a starter finger food, or a self-contained meal for the more independent eater.
Provided by AmyGail
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Pumpkin Bread Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 muffin tins or line with paper liners.
- Combine pumpkin, eggs, olive oil, and maple syrup together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
- Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir into egg mixture. Add spinach and stir until evenly dispersed in the batter.
- Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling the cups 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tins. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 134 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
PUMPKIN PASTA BAKE
I invented this one with some pantry staples and leftovers from the fridge. A good way to sneak vegies into the kids!
Provided by Mandy
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute bacon, onion & garlic for approx 2 minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables & sage and saute until pumpkin is almost tender.
- Add soup & water and stir until soup dissolves, mix in chicken & cream.
- Add cooked pasta & stir to combine.
- Transfer to an ovenproof dish & sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 170.C until cheese has melted and pasta bake is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.9, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 398.1, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 28.4
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
- If you don't have pumpkin puree, you can make your own by roasting a pumpkin and then pureeing it in a blender or food processor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- For a vegan version of the recipe, use vegan Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- If your toddler is old enough to chew small pieces of vegetables, you can add some chopped carrots or zucchini to the sauce.
- This recipe can also be made ahead of time. Simply cook the pasta and sauce according to the directions, then store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This toddler-friendly pumpkin pasta is a delicious and nutritious meal that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. It is made with simple, wholesome ingredients and can be easily customized to suit your child's individual needs. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that your toddler will love, give this pumpkin pasta a try.
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