Toddler spaghetti bolognese
Plain vegetable bolognese for toddlers
Serves
5
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
This bolognese can also be served to babies. Simply replace beef stock with water to reduce the amount of salt in the sauce. Purée, mash or chop up baby’s portion.
This bolognese can also be served to babies. Simply replace beef stock with water to reduce the amount of salt in the sauce. Purée, mash or chop up baby’s portion.
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500g Quality Mark lamb mincei
1 onion
finely chopped2 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
crushed1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 red capsicum
finely sliced1 carrots
grated1 courgette
grated400g chopped tomatoes
can2 cups beef stocki
1/2 cup parsley
chopped1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
optionalspaghetti pasta
cooked
Method
In a large frypan sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
Add mince, garlic and dried herbs, fry until mince is browned (about 5 minutes).
Add tomato paste and capsicum and fry for 1 minute.
Add other vegetables, tomatoes and beef stock (or water if cooking for babies).
Simmer with the lid off for around 15-20 minutes, until all vegetables are cooked and sauce is reduced.
Halfway through cooking mince, start cooking spaghetti as per packet instructions.
Serve Bolognese over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with cheddar cheese and parsley. Serve with seasonal green vegetables in a texture suitable for your baby or toddler.
Nutrition Information per Serving (398g)
Note this nutrition information is based on the bolognese meat and vegetables and does not include the pasta or optional cheese. This bolognese can be served to both adults and toddlers, claims are based on an adult serve.
