Sweet Potato Pasta

A great meal for Baby Led Weaning and Starting your Solids Journey!

Why sweet potato? It’s naturally sweet, rich in vitamins A & C, fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates, making it ideal for growing infants and toddlers. Sweet potato supports digestive health, steady energy levels, eye development, and immunity — all without needing added salt, sugar, or honey (which we avoid before 12 months).

In India, sweet potato is widely available year-round and pairs perfectly with desi grains, lentils, and mild spices. This makes it a staple not just in traditional meals, but also in healthy baby food recipes that families can enjoy together. Whether you’re following traditional Indian solids or a baby-led weaning journey, sweet potato diversifies texture, flavor, and nutrient density — helping your baby explore food happily and confidently.

Below are 7 delicious, easy, and nutrient-packed sweet potato meal ideas you can try this week — perfect for busy moms, dads, and caregivers looking for healthy baby food recipes with real, whole ingredients.

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Ingredients (Baby-Safe)

• Sweet potato – ½ to 1 medium, boiled and mashed

• Pasta – small shapes (elbow, shells, stars, fusilli)

  • Best options: wheat pasta or chickpea pasta

• Olive oil – 2 tbsp

• Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp

• Garlic – 1 clove, finely chopped

• Onion – ¼ large, roughly chopped

• Tomato – 2 medium, roughly chopped

• Spices (baby-safe):

  • Paprika

  • Oregano

  • Turmeric (optional)

• Cheese (optional): parmesan or mozzarella

• Salt & black pepper – only for babies 12 months+

How to Make Sweet Potato Pasta for Babies

1. Cook the sweet potato

   • Pressure cook or boil until completely soft.

   • Mash well and set aside. You can freeze extra mash for later use.

     
     

2. Boil the pasta

   • Cook pasta until very soft (slightly softer than al dente).

   • Drain and reserve a little pasta water.

   
   

3. Prepare the sauce base

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.

   • Add garlic and onion; sauté until soft and fragrant.

   • Add tomatoes and cook until fully squishy and broken down.

   
   

4. Blend the sauce

   • Let the mixture cool slightly, then blend into a smooth puree.

   
   

5. Assemble the pasta

   • In a pan, add butter and 1–2 tbsp of the tomato puree.

   • Add spices and stir gently.

   • Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water to keep it moist.

   • Mix in 1–2 tbsp mashed sweet potato.

   • Cook on low heat for 1–2 minutes until well combined.

   
   

6. Finish & cool

   • Add cheese if using.

   • Let cool completely before serving.

   
   

Texture & Safety Notes (BLW Friendly)

• Pasta should be soft enough to pass the squish test

• Sauce should coat the pasta well — avoid dry or sticky textures

• For babies under 12 months: no added salt

Meal Prep & Storage Tips

• Extra sweet potato mash can be frozen in silicone trays

• The tomato-sweet potato sauce freezes well for up to 2 months

• Thaw overnight in the fridge or gently reheat on low heat