Advertisement

  • 200g spaghetti
  • a mix of food colourings
    (we used red, yellow, green and blue)

To serve (optional)

  • salad dressing
    or melted butter
  • 50g cheddar
    grated
  • mixed salad leaves
    and veg

Nutrition: Per serving

  • kcal268
  • fat8g
  • saturates5g
  • carbs38g
  • sugars2g
  • fibre3g
  • protein10g
  • salt0.3g

Method

  • step 1

    Cook the spaghetti following pack instructions. Drain, then divide between bowls, based on the number of colours you’d like to use (we made five colours). Add a drop of food colouring to each bowl, or combine two colours (such as red and yellow to make orange). Mix well, adding a splash of water to help the colour disperse, if needed. Leave for 5 mins, then rinse the spaghetti under cold running water to set the colour.

  • step 2

    If you want to use the spaghetti as a sensory activity only, tip it into a large tray or plastic bowl and let your little ones dive in. If you like, add ice cubes, or give older toddlers (aged two to four) safety scissors to practise their cutting skills.

  • step 3

    If you’re serving the spaghetti, toss with some salad dressing or melted butter, then top with a little grated cheese and a salad of mixed leaves and vegetables.

RECIPE TIPS
RAINBOW SPAGHETTI OMELETTE

Mix any leftover rainbow spaghetti with some beaten eggs and grated parmesan. Heat a drop of oil in a small non-stick frying pan and cook the omelette until set on the bottom. Heat the grill to high and finish under the grill. Serve in wedges.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2020

Advertisement

Comments, questions and tips

Rate this recipe

What is your star rating out of 5?

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

Overall rating

A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement