Pasta
grain · suitable from around 6 months
Safety
- Choking risk: low
- Allergen: Dried pasta is wheat only; fresh pasta also contains egg
How to serve
~6 months
smooth puree
Cook pasta very soft and puree smooth.
~9 months
soft mash / soft pieces
Cook very soft and offer small soft shapes to self-feed.
~12 months
small soft pieces
Serve soft cooked pasta in small pieces.
Nutrition (per 100 g)
- Energy: 572 kJ
- Protein: 5.3 g
- Iron: 0.71 mg
- Calcium: 12 mg
- Zinc: 0.57 mg
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
Recipes with Pasta
Sources
- ASCIA — Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention 2026 · Allergen classification
- NHMRC — Infant Feeding Guidelines · Suitability and age guidance
- Raising Children Network — Raising Children Network · Texture and preparation guidance
General information, not medical advice.