Karmel - Top 100 pasta dishes: easy everyday recipes that children will love

Top 100 Pasta Dishes Also by Annabel Karmel Princess Party CookbookTop 100 Finger FoodsLunch Boxes and SnacksComplete Party PlannerThe Fussy Eaters Recipe BookSuperFoodsFavorite Family MealsTop 100 Baby PureesThe Healthy Baby Meal Planner For more information visit
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Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Karmel, Annabel.
Top 100 pasta dishes: easy everyday recipes that children will love / Annabel Karmel.
p. cm.
1. Cooking (Pasta) 2. Quick and easy cooking. 3. Title. II. II.

Title: Top one hundred pasta dishes.
TX809.M17K37 2011
641.8'22dc22 2011014410 ISBN 978-1-4516-0791-8
ISBN 978-1-4516-0809-0 (ebook)

Pasta shells with salmon and broccoli

Fish is good for the brain; omega-3 essential fatty acids are found in oily fish and make up 40 percent of the brain. A babys brain grows rapidly between birth and three years, and most of this growth takes place in the first year, so its important to introduce fish such as salmon early on. Fish is quick and easy to prepare and delicious combined with root vegetables. (Note: For babies younger than a year, using unsalted broth is recommended.) 2 ounces salmon fillet, skinned/ cup vegetable or chicken broth/ cup small pasta shells a pat of butter/ small onion, finely chopped2 teaspoons all-purpose flour/ cup milk/ cup roughly chopped broccoli3 tablespoons crme frache or heavy cream3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon lemon juice/ teaspoon chopped fresh dill/ teaspoon chopped fresh chives To cook the salmon, either poach the fish in a little of the broth over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork, or cook in a microwave with a couple of tablespoons of the broth for about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following the instructions on the package. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan.

Add the onion and saut for 3 to 4 minutes, just until soft. Add the flour and mix together, then blend in the remaining broth and the milk. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes until soft. Whiz in a food processor until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in the crme frache, Parmesan, lemon juice, herbs, and cooked salmon.

Simmer for 2 minutes. Serve the drained pasta with the sauce. SUITABLE FROM 7 MONTHSMAKES 4 PORTIONSPREPARATION TIME: 8 MINUTES / COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTESSUITABLE FOR FREEZING

Pasta stars with carrot and tomato

Stir these tiny pasta stars into your babys favorite puree for a gradual introduction to more lumpy food. Interestingly, carrots are more nutritious when cooked with a little butter or oil, as the beta-carotene they contain is absorbed more readily. The same is true of tomatoes; they are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is better absorbed by our bodies when tomatoes are cooked with a little oil or butter. 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)1 tablespoon butter3 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and quarteredscant / cup grated Cheddar cheese2 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces/ cup small pasta stars Steam the carrots for about 20 minutes, or until tender.

Heat the butter in a separate pan, then add the tomatoes and saut until mushy. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese until melted; add the fresh basil. Meanwhile, cook the pasta stars following the instructions on the package. Drain. Puree the cooked carrots together with 3 tablespoons of the liquid from the bottom of the steamer using a handheld blender. SUITABLE FROM 7 MONTHSMAKES 6 PORTIONSPREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTESSAUCE SUITABLE FOR FREEZING

Tomato, sweet potato, and cheese sauce with pasta shells

This delicious tomato sauce is enriched with vegetables. SUITABLE FROM 7 MONTHSMAKES 6 PORTIONSPREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES / COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES