When Can Babies Eat Stew, pork, with pasta? (12+ Months WHO Safety, Allergens & USDA Nutrients)

A comforting and hearty stew featuring tender pieces of pork and vegetables, simmered in a rich broth, and served with or incorporating pasta for a complete and satisfying meal. --- RECIPE --- Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: - 1.5 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1.5-inch cubes - 1 tbsp olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced - 2 celery stalks, sliced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained - 4 cups chicken or pork broth - 1 bay leaf - 1 tsp dried thyme - 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, elbow macaroni) - Salt and black pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Instructions: 1. Pat pork cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches on all sides. Remove pork and set aside. 3. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes. 4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 5. Return pork to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until pork is tender. 6. Add pasta to the stew. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add a little more broth if the stew becomes too thick. 7. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. In Wise Eating: AI Food Tracker, adding a child profile (12 months+) automatically checks every meal and recipe ingredient against WHO infant safety rules, choking hazards, and allergen flags.