Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
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
MethodHeat 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.
Information Makes 6 portions |
Other Spaghetti recipes
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There is a video as well on this Spaghetti Primavera recipe page.
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wrote on 25 Sep, 2012.
I love this. Any way I can sneak veggies into my kids diet is wonderful. I found another sauce that my kids will actually eat that adds protein too from canned tuna. Simple easy and i know that they are getting a healthy full meal.
wrote on 20 Sep, 2011.
Absolutely love this! I always add a courgette to it too! My children love and so do we! ;-)
wrote on 28 Apr, 2011.
How old does the baby have to be to try this recipe?? Would it be possible to make it up take some out for baby & add baby pasta?? My baby is 8 months Thanks
wrote on 18 Jan, 2010.
this recepie is a hit with my children.e ven My 7 year fussy eater liked it so much.I,m a very big fan of annabel,s cooking.