Spinach pasta puree

Posted on May 1, 2009. Filed under: Baby and toddler food, INFANCY - seven to nine months | Tags: , |

Now that your baby is above the age of 6 months, try this whole wheat pasta purée. The addition of spinach provides iron and folic acid. Paneer makes it all the more delicious and also provides calcium for the healthy growth of your baby’s bones. This purée is a good source of vitamin A that is necessary for healthy skin and good vision and folic acid necessary for normal growth and development of your little one.
If you find that your baby does not like the taste of pepper, avoid adding it to her meals.

Cooking Time : 25 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.

Makes 1/2 cup.

Ingredients
1/2 cup spinach (palak), chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons whole wheat pasta (spaghetti, penne, stellini , or any other small pasta)
1 tablespoon paneer (cottage cheese), shredded
salt and pepper to taste
Method
1. Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add the pasta.
2. Allow it to cook completely. Drain out all the water and keep the pasta aside.
3. Cook the spinach in approx ½ cup of water and allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the cooked pasta, paneer, salt and pepper and mix well.
5. Bring it to a boil and cool slightly.
6. Liquidise this mixture in a blender to make a smooth purée. Serve lukewarm.
Tips
Once your baby is older, you can serve this dish without puréeing

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