Baby’s First Bolognese – this thick and hearty bolognese sauce with added veggies is the perfect way to introduce the classic sauce to your baby. Great for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage – 9+ months and up.

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Baby (and the entire family) is going to love this healthy and easy take on the classic dish!

Filled with chopped carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and ground meat, this sauce is as flavorful as it is nutritious.

This sauce is versatile and can be served over your favorite pasta, brown rice, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. 

Reasons to Love this Baby’s First Bolognese Recipe:

  • perfect for baby-led weaning or the finger food stage
  • great for 9+ months and up
  • toddler and kid-friendly
  • filled with hidden veggies
  • family-friendly (every age will love this dish)
  • can be served over your favorite pasta, brown rice, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash
  • can be frozen and re-heated for a fast meal
  • protein filled sauce
  • perfect for babies without teeth – sauce is soft and chewy

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A thick and hearty bolognese sauce with added veggies is the perfect way to introduce this classic sauce to your baby. This sauce is versatile and can be served over your favorite pasta, brown rice, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. 
Yield: 6 1/2 cup per serving
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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Ingredients 

  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey beef, chicken or pork
  • 1 small carrot peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup zucchini finely chopped
  • 1-28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions 

  • 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.

Notes

Serve with: pasta of your choice (original, whole wheat, gluten free, lentil, chickpea), spaghetti squash, brown rice or even zucchini noodles.
Age: 9+ months and up 

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