Soft Pasta Spirals

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fusilli pasta spirals
• 1 tsp olive oil

Method

1. 01

   Bring a pot of water to a boil (no salt needed for babies under 12 months).

2. 02

   Add fusilli or rotini pasta spirals to the boiling water.

3. 03

   Cook for 2–3 minutes longer than package directions until very soft and easily squished.

4. 04

   Drain and rinse with cool water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.

5. 05

   Serve as-is or toss with a small amount of olive oil, mashed avocado, or soft tomato sauce.

How to offer

Scatter a small pile of pasta spirals on the high chair tray. The spiral shape is easy for babies to pick up individually. Supervise closely throughout the meal.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition note

Good source of carbohydrates for energy. Enriched pasta provides iron and B vitamins. Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer