Baby Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 200g ground beef
• 1 cup pasta (broken short)
• 1 cup tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Method

1. 01

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.

2. 02

   Add 200g ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned all the way through, about 5–6 minutes.

3. 03

   Stir in 1 cup pureed or finely diced tomatoes (no added salt), 1 tsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

4. 04

   Cook pasta (broken into short pieces) separately according to package directions until very soft — slightly beyond al dente for baby.

5. 05

   Toss the cooked pasta with the bolognese sauce, adding a splash of pasta water to loosen if needed. Serve at a safe temperature.

How to offer

Serve in small portions. Cut pasta into short pieces appropriate for baby's age. At 12 months, short soft pasta pieces are ideal for self-feeding. Family can enjoy the same meal with seasoning added to adult portions after serving baby.

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze sauce separately for up to 3 months.

Nutrition note

Excellent source of iron (highly bioavailable heme iron), zinc, protein, and B12. Contains selenium and B vitamins.

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