How to cook pasta for babies is a question many mothers always wonder about. The following section on caring for babies 0-3 years old will introduce 9 delicious, quick ways to cook pasta for your baby, along with some notes on eating pasta.
How to Cook Pasta for Baby Food
There are many ways to cook pasta for babies, and you can vary the combinations depending on your baby’s taste. AVAKids will introduce 9 nutritious and simple pasta recipes for your baby.
1. Minced Shrimp and Pork Pasta for Babies

Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Minced pork: 30g
- Shrimp: 1-2
- Mushroom: 20g
- Potato: 1/3
- Baby seasoning: 1 teaspoon
Instructions:
- Prepare vegetables: peel, wash, and finely chop or puree (depending on your baby’s ability to handle textures).
- Peel, devein, and wash the shrimp, then puree.
- Sauté shrimp, pork, and vegetables with baby cooking oil or animal fat until cooked. Add about 500ml of boiling water and pasta. Cook for 7-8 minutes, then season with 1 teaspoon of baby seasoning and remove from heat.
Now you have a delicious shrimp and pork pasta dish for your baby to enjoy. This recipe is suitable for babies 1 year and older. It’s a great and quick breakfast option. This dish combines all food groups, aids digestion, and prevents constipation in children.

Shrimp and minced pork pasta is suitable for babies 1 year and older
2. Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Chicken breast: 50g
- Carrot: 20g
- Peas: 10g
- Corn kernels: 10g
Instructions:
- Boil baby pasta in boiling water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- Boil chicken breast until cooked, reserving the chicken broth. Shred or puree the cooked chicken when cool.
- Prepare carrots and onions, then dice (or puree) and sauté until cooked.
- Combine all cooked ingredients (except pasta) in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pot, cook for another 5 minutes, then remove from heat and serve.
This recipe creates an easily digestible dish that you can cook for your baby in the evening to avoid bloating and indigestion, or as a breakfast for a 1-year-old. Babies over 6 months can eat this dish, but you need to puree it and avoid seasoning for younger babies.

Pasta with chicken and vegetables is rich in protein and fiber for baby food.
3. Beef and Tomato Sauce Pasta

Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Ground beef: 50g
- Tomato: 1
- Onion: 1/4
- Baby seasoning
Instructions:
- Boil pasta in boiling water according to package directions, then drain.
- Wash and dice tomatoes and onions.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of baby cooking oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté onions until fragrant. Add tomatoes and sauté, then add a little water. Season with 1 teaspoon of baby seasoning and cook until combined.
- Puree the tomato sauce in a blender and return to the pan to simmer until thickened. Add ground beef and sauté briefly.
- Add pasta to the pan, mix well until coated with sauce and beef is cooked.
This recipe is suitable for babies 1 year and older. You can serve this pasta dish for lunch, and it’s recommended to serve it only 1-2 times per week.
Beef is rich in iron and zinc, which support the development of the circulatory system, increase red blood cells, and improve blood circulation. It is also rich in protein and contains 8 essential amino acids, which are good for your baby’s growth. This dish can also supplement vegetables, vitamins, and minerals for picky eaters. You can also make beef porridge for your baby to diversify their meals.
4. Cheese Pasta for Baby Food
Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Unsalted cheese: 1 slice
- Unsalted butter: 5g
- Unsweetened milk: 100ml
Instructions:
- Boil pasta in boiling water according to package directions, then drain.
- Melt butter in a pan over low heat.
- Once the butter is completely melted, keep the heat low and add milk, stirring constantly until dissolved.
- When the white sauce thickens and the ingredients are well combined, add the cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce, stir until well coated, and remove from heat.
This recipe is suitable for babies 1 year and older. The creamy and savory flavor will surely delight your baby. You can also consider adding cheese porridge to your baby’s menu.

Attractive cheese pasta recipe for baby food
5. Pasta with Sausage for Babies
Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Sausage: 1
- Tomato: 1
- Baby seasoning
Instructions:
- Slice the tomato and chop the sausage into small pieces.
- Boil pasta in boiling water with a little oil to prevent sticking. Cook until soft or according to package directions, then drain.
- Heat a pan, add a little oil, and sauté chopped onions until fragrant. Add tomatoes and sauté until softened.
- Add a little water to the pan.
- When the water boils, add sausage and pasta, season, then remove from heat and serve.
This recipe is suitable for babies 10 months and older. At this age, babies can eat a wider variety of foods. You can combine high-protein foods like meat and sausages or serve with cheese, milk, and green vegetables. However, babies under 1 year old should still eat pureed food.

Pasta with sausage is a favorite of many babies
6. Pasta with Crab for Baby Food
Babies from 11 months old can eat like the rest of the family, so this recipe is suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
Crab is a common allergen, especially for those allergic to seafood. So, when introducing it to your baby, start with a small amount and observe their reaction while eating.
Ingredients:
- Baby pasta: 50g
- Crab meat: 30g (Choose sea crab as it’s richer in meat and nutrients, and easier to prepare)
- Carrot
- Seasoning
Instructions:
- Prepare ingredients: peel and dice carrots. Season crab meat.
- Boil pasta in boiling water according to package directions, adding a little oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions until fragrant. Add crab meat and sauté until firm.
- Boil water in a pot. Add carrots and cook for 20 minutes. Add crab meat and pasta, bring to a boil, season, and remove from heat.

Instructions on how to cook simple crab pasta for babies at home
7. Scrambled Egg Pasta
Ingredients:
- Thinly sliced beef fillet: 200g
- Baby pasta package
- 1/2 carrot, 1/2 radish, spring onions
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sugar, cooking oil
- 1/2 lemon juice
Instructions:
- Boil pasta in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until soft. Rinse pasta several times with cold water, then drain. Do not overcook, as the pasta will become mushy.
- Grate carrots and radishes. Soak them in a mixture of 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 lemon juice, and a little water.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the pasta until golden. Add 2 eggs and stir well. Spread the pasta evenly, coat with egg, and sprinkle with spring onions.
- Flip the pasta when the bottom is golden brown. Keep the heat low to prevent burning.
- Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove from heat, serve, and enjoy with carrots, radishes, and soy sauce.
This recipe is suitable for babies 9 months and older. It’s a quick meal to prepare, ready in just 45 minutes. You can also explore other egg-based baby food recipes for snacks.

Attractive scrambled egg pasta recipe for baby food
8. How to Cook Salmon and Cheese Pasta
Ingredients:
- Spiral pasta: 200g
- Salmon: 100g
- Broccoli
- Laughing Cow cheese
Instructions:
- Cook spiral pasta according to package directions and lightly blanch broccoli. Drain.
- Finely chop the broccoli.
- Pan-fry the salmon. Sauté onions in the same pan (no oil needed).
- Add cooked pasta to the pan, then add a little water and bring to a boil.
- When the mixture thickens, add a slice of unsalted cheese to the pan.
- Add chopped broccoli and mix well. Add more water if the mixture is too dry.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Salmon and cheese are very nutritious for babies. For babies under 1 year old, puree the dish after cooking. Besides pasta, you can also make salmon porridge for your baby’s breakfast.

Tips for moms: Easy salmon pasta recipe for baby food
9. Fish Roe and Carrot Pasta
Babies 9 months and older can enjoy this fish roe and carrot pasta. Many mothers include this recipe in their 6-month-old’s snack menu. You can also consider carrot juice for your baby.
Ingredients:
- Snakehead fish roe: 1 set (100g)
- Vegetable pasta
- 200ml dashi broth
- Carrots, onions, cilantro, cilantro roots
Instructions:
- Soak and then boil the pasta in boiling water until soft.
- Prepare carrots: wash, peel, and shred. Wash and chop cilantro.
- Boil 200ml dashi broth with cilantro roots. Once boiling, add fish roe to reduce fishiness, and boil for 5-10 minutes.
- Peel and mash the eggs.
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions, then sauté the mashed eggs and set aside.
- Cook dashi broth with carrots until tender.
- Add fish roe to the pot, then add pasta (cook briefly as it’s already cooked), and season. When the water boils again, add spring onions and remove from heat.
Fish roe and carrot pasta is beneficial for your baby’s brain development. Babies 9 months and older can eat this dish, but you should only give them 100g of fish roe per week.

Nutritious fish roe and carrot pasta for babies
When to Introduce Pasta to Your Baby?
Around 6 months of age, babies start eating solid foods. This is also when they are ready to enjoy pasta, but you must ensure all ingredients are pureed. Observe the signs that your baby is ready for solids, such as sitting without support, controlling their head and neck, etc.
There are many ways to cook pasta for baby food, but at 6 months, a baby’s digestive system is still immature, limiting recipe options. You can expand the menu for babies 7 months and older, as their digestive systems are stronger and more accustomed to solid foods, allowing for more varied pasta recipes.
Pasta is made from wheat and eggs. It’s advisable to introduce wheat and egg-based foods separately first, as they can be allergenic. If your baby hasn’t tried wheat or eggs before, be cautious when introducing pasta.
Types of Pasta for Baby Food
Tube Pasta
Tube pasta is the most common type. It comes in two main shapes: smooth long tubes and long tubes with ridges. These two types are similar in ingredients and size, differing only slightly in shape.
When preparing pasta for baby food, it’s recommended to cut the pasta in half for easier and safer consumption. Many baby food pasta recipes use this type of pasta.
Shell Pasta
Shell pasta, true to its name, is shaped like a small shell. It’s small, doesn’t require cutting, and looks quite adorable, making it suitable for various baby pasta recipes. Vegetable shell pasta is also available, offering easier chewing practice and appealing colors for babies.
Spiral Pasta
Spiral or fusilli pasta is another popular type. It cooks faster than shell and tube pasta and is soft, making it suitable for baby food recipes.
Bow Tie and Star Pasta
Bow tie and star pasta are less common but well-suited for baby food due to their cute shapes and colors, moderate thinness, and manageable size. They are nutritious and can add a fun twist to your baby’s meals.

Suggested pasta types for baby food
Benefits of Pasta for Baby Food
Before exploring pasta recipes for babies, you might be curious about the nutrients your little one will receive. Here are some benefits of pasta for baby food:
- Pasta is rich in nutrients, including vitamin B3 and iron.
- It’s a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy for your baby throughout the day.
- Pasta is versatile, easy to cook, and easy to eat.
- 100g of pasta contains 375 calories and nutrients such as 14.29g protein, 1.79g fat, 36mg calcium, 3.21mg iron, and fiber.
Why should you learn how to cook pasta for your baby? Because pasta is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for their development. Combining pasta with various other foods creates a balanced and healthy meal for your baby.
According to many nutritionists, including pasta as part of a baby’s diet can:
- Create a balanced diet
- Supplement important nutrients that are often lacking, such as iron, magnesium, fiber, folate, vitamin E, and calcium
- Reduce saturated and total fat intake, depending on the cooking method
- Offer more nutrients when using legume-based pasta like lentil or mung bean pasta compared to wheat or rice pasta
Tips for Delicious and Appealing Baby Pasta
Some tips for perfect baby pasta:
- Boil the water before adding pasta
- Cook pasta for 2-3 minutes longer than the package instructions
- Add a little oil and salt (for babies over 1 year old) when boiling pasta
- Rinse cooked pasta under cold running water or soak in cold water for a few minutes, then drain
Notes on Cooking Pasta for Baby Food
During the weaning stage (6-12 months), avoid adding seasonings like sugar, salt, pepper, MSG, fish sauce, etc., to pasta or any baby food. A baby’s digestive system is still delicate and cannot handle processed seasonings. Use natural seasonings like olive oil or peanut oil instead.