Recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese with Hidden Vegetables
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This is one of my favourite recipes for Spaghetti Bolognese. If your child won’t eat vegetables then spaghetti bolognaise recipe is a good way to hide them. The apple is an unusual ingredient but adds a sweetness that children enjoy. This recipe for spaghetti bolognese very versatile,. Try mixing it with fusilli, top with béchamel sauce, sprinkle with grated cheese and brown under the grill. |
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What is a portion of fruit or vegetables for a toddler? The portion sizes we need to eat to hit 5 –a –Day are normally given for adults, so its hard to know how much fruit and veg a toddler should be eating.. As a rough guide a toddler –sized portion is generally the amount he can hold in one hand. For example half a medium carrot, one clementine, two broccoli florets, half a medium banana… |
Ingredients1tbsp olive oil
Method:Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the vegetables, apple and garlic for 10 minutes, until soft. Transfer to a blender and add the tomatoes then whiz until smooth. Wipe the pan out with a piece of kitchen paper then add the mince and fry over a medium-high heat, breaking the mince up with a wooden spoon, until browned (you may need to do this in two batches). If your child likes a finer texture then you can transfer the browned mince to a food processor and whiz until well chopped. Add the tomato and vegetable sauce to the mince then stir in the tomato puree, ketchup, stock and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 40-45 minutes, until the sauce is thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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