BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Soft Pasta Spirals

Soft Pasta Spirals — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
2 min
Cook
12 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

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.

Gallery

Soft Pasta Spirals — photo 1
Soft Pasta Spirals — photo 2

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.

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