Baby Pasta Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles

Name: Baby Pasta Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles
Yield: 5 portions
Ingredients: 500 g zucchinis noodles; 2 onions; 100 g carrots; 150 g grass-fed organic beef meat mince; 500 ml strained tomatoes; ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano (approx. 15 g); ¼ tsp fresh parsley; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp seven spice

12+ months and above

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