Baby friendly veggie packed bolognese
Introducing our veggie-packed baby-friendly bolognese! It’s on high rotation at home - packed full of veggies, legumes and iron-rich beef, so super nutritious, but also baby, toddler and big-kid approved.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: family-style (4-6)
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: soft mince sauce, mash or puree
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from around 6 months.
6-9 months: fork mash or puree, served through soft pasta or mash.
9-12 months: soft sauce through small pasta or rice.
12 months+: enjoy as is.
Allergens Present
Free from the top 9 allergens. Serving it with wheat pasta adds wheat (and some pastas contain egg — check labels).
Allergen Substitutions
Swap wheat-based pasta for rice, mashed potato or a legume-based pasta. Only use egg pasta once egg has been introduced.
Why We Love This Recipe
Seven vegetables plus lentils and beef
Iron-rich and full of fibre
Baby, toddler and big-kid approved
Freezer friendly for easy dinners
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