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Baby’s First Bolognese

Introduce your little one to the world of flavors with a special "Baby's First Bolognese." This toddler-friendly dish features a gentle and finely minced meat sauce with tomatoes and mild seasonings, served over soft pasta. Source: happyfamilyorganics

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Baby’s First Bolognese
Suitable from
Finger foods (BLW)

Easy/Medium to prepare

Total time
40min

undefined min prep

Makes
6servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.4mg

per serving

Common allergens

WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

6 servings
  • Olive oil1/2 teaspoon
  • Onions1/2 cup
  • Garlic1 clove
  • Ground beef1/2 pound
  • Carrots1 piece
  • Green summer squash (zucchini)1/3 cup
  • Tomatoes128 oz
  • Parsley1 teaspoon
  • Basil1/2 teaspoon
  • Spices, oregano1/4 teaspoon
  • Pasta6 serving
  • Tomato paste1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. 01

    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add in the onion and garlic and let cook for 2-3 minutes or until translucent, stirring often.

  2. 02

    Add in the ground meat and cook for 4-5 minutes or until browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Drain any excess fat.

  3. 03

    Add in the carrot and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil and oregano and let it come to a boil.

  5. 05

    Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-20 minutes.

  6. 06

    Serve with pasta of your choice: whole grain, gluten-free, lentil, chickpea, spaghetti squash, brown rice or even zucchini noodles.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
50kcal
Protein
2.8g
Fat
1.3g
Carbs
6.5g
Calories from
  • Carbs53%
  • Protein23%
  • Fat25%

Ingredient health benefits

🧠 Brain development
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🦠 Immune system
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🚽 Digestion
🔄 Healthy metabolism
🦵 Cellular growth
🩸 Blood health
👀 Eyesight
🫀 Cardiovascular health

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 6 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

50

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.3g2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.5mg2%
Sodium 65.1mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.8g6%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
Potassium 92mg2%
Vitamin C 4.2mg5%
Vitamin K 3.3mcg3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg3%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg7%
Folate 24mcg6%
Magnesium 7mg2%
Zinc 0.5mg5%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.

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Ages & textures

Finger foods (BLW)
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Course

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