Baby spaghetti bolognaise

While it may be tempting to just puree the family version of spag bol, your baby may find the flavours of Italian herbs too strong. You’ll have more success with this plainer version.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 very small onion

    or half a medium onion, finely chopped

  • 100g beef mince

  • 1/2 tomato

    diced

  • ¼ cup cooked spaghetti

    from a small amount of spaghetti

Allergy Advice

Contains Gluten

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 flat-edged wooden spoon
  • 1 blender

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and add the onion. Cook until onion becomes glassy.
  2. Add the mince and brown, constantly chopping into it with a flat-edged wooden spoon to finely break it up.
  3. Add the tomato and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring a small saucepan of water to the boil and add the spaghetti. Stir once the water returns to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Place everything in a blender and puree as much as possible – there may be some lumps.

Notes

Tip
While it may be tempting to just puree the family version of spag bol, your baby may find the flavours of Italian herbs too strong. You’ll have more success with this plainer version.
Storage
Can be frozen for up to four weeks.

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