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
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 40min
- Makes
- 6servings
- Iron
- 0.4mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
WheatIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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.
Add in the carrot and zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil and oregano and let it come to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for 10-20 minutes.
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
- Carbs53%
- Protein23%
- Fat25%
Ingredient health benefits
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*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.