Baby Pasta Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles

Baby Pasta Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles

12+ months and above
https://mea.arla.com/recipes/baby-pasta-bolognese/

Here's how you do it

  • Mix meat with salt, parsley, garlic powder and paprika
  • Chop the onions and carrots in food processor until very fine
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and add the meat. Break the meat pieces into smaller pieces with a fork or spoon
  • Once the meat browns, add the chopped carrots and onions and sauté together on medium heat for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Be careful not to burn them
  • Once they are cooked well, add the strained tomatoes, spices, salt and water. Bring them to a boil and then decrease heat and let them cook for 15-20 minutes
  • Add the shredded parmigiano regiano and mix in together for a minute or two
  • Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until slightly cooked
  • Serve noodles with tomato sauce and shredded parmigiano regiano
  • Save the rest of the portion
Enjoy your meal!
Recipe description

Toddlers need lots of nutrients to sustain their growth. Most notably iron, zinc, calcium, and an added need for protein for their developing bones. They also need healthy fat sources to sustain their bodily demand for fat, especially for their brain development. Toddlers should be well-nourished as at this age they begin to interact with more kids in nurseries and become more susceptible to infections

Nutritional information

Grassfed beef which is a great source of iron, zinc, and protein all needed for a developing age group. Carrots included in the pasta sauce as carrots is an excellent source of fibers, Vitamin A and phytonutrients. Parmigiano Regiano is a hard cheese that is high in calcium and a good source of protein and fats. Strained tomatoes aid in iron absorption and also provide lycopene an antioxidant which supports a healthy immunity as toddlers start interacting with more children. Olive oil is heart-healthy and contains Vitamin E an antioxidant needed for healthy immunity. Asparagus is for healthy immunity.

Nutritional values per 210 g serving

Energy:

139 Kcal

Energy distribution
Nutritional Data
Protein: 11.4 g
Carbohydrates: 15.3 g
Fat: 3.2 g

Ingredients

Zucchinis noodles
500 g
Onions
2
Carrots
100 g
Grass-fed organic beef meat mince
150 g
Strained tomatoes
500 ml
Parmigiano reggiano (approx. 15 g)
¼ cup
Other
Fresh parsley
¼ tsp
Garlic powder
¼ tsp
Paprika
¼ tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Seven spice
1 tsp