Toddler spaghetti bolognese
Plain vegetable bolognese for toddlers
5
Serves
5 mins
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Regina Wypych
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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Ingredients
500g Quality Mark lamb mince
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1 onion
finely chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
crushed
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 red capsicum
finely sliced
1 carrots
grated
1 courgette
grated
400g chopped tomatoes
can
2 cups beef stock
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1/2 cup parsley
chopped
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
optional
spaghetti pasta
cooked
Method
To Make Bolognese
1
In a large frypan sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
2
Add mince, garlic and dried herbs, fry until mince is browned (about 5 minutes).
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3
Add tomato paste and capsicum and fry for 1 minute.
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4
Add other vegetables, tomatoes and beef stock (or water if cooking for babies).
5
Simmer with the lid off for around 15-20 minutes, until all vegetables are cooked and sauce is reduced.
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6
Halfway through cooking mince, start cooking spaghetti as per packet instructions.
7
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.
Energy
1250kJ (299 kcal)
Protein
30.5g
Total Fat
16.3g
Saturated Fat
6.9g
Carbs
6.1g
Dietary Fibre
g
Sodium
233mg
Iron
3.4mg
Zinc
5.6mg
Vitamin B12
2.6µg
