Treat your little one to a delicious and nutritious toddler-friendly Mentaiko Pasta recipe as demonstrated on Toddler Recipes Australia. Try this easy and straightforward dish to introduce Japanese flavours to your toddler’s palate. Full of flavour and packed with omega-3 rich fish roe, Mentaiko Pasta is sure to be an enjoyable and healthy meal for all the family.

General Information

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons of mentaiko, halved in size for children (choking hazard precaution)
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 2 cups of spaghetti or linguine pasta, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the garlic.
2. Once the garlic has turned bright golden, add the mentaiko and butter. Stir slowly and evenly until the mentaiko starts to brown.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add in the spaghetti or linguine pasta. Boil for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
4. Once the pasta is done, drain the water and add the pasta to the pan with the mentaiko. Stir to ensure it’s evenly coated.
5. Turn off the heat and slowly add the parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring continuously.
6. Serve the Mentaiko pasta hot with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and parsley, and get ready to hear your kids exclaim “Wow, this pasta is delicious!”

Recommended Sides

• Grilled vegetables
• Salads
• Garlic bread
• Steamed vegetables with lemon and herbs