🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Vegetable Pasta — A Soft, Satisfying Main Dish for 2-Year-Olds
A homemade, satisfying main dish for ages 2 and up, where soft-boiled small pasta meets finely grated zucchini, carrot and tomato, topped with a little cheese and baked until tender.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten, milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Small pasta (shells or stars)
- 1 piece Zucchini (finely grated)
- 1 piece Carrot (finely grated)
- 2 pieces Ripe tomato (peeled, grated)
- 2 tablespoons Low-salt grated white cheese or kashkaval
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Boil the pasta until very soft, a little longer than the package time, then drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a small pan; sauté the finely grated zucchini and carrot over low heat for 5-6 minutes until soft.
- 3
Add the grated tomato and cook a few more minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- 4
Stir the boiled pasta into the vegetables, add the milk and gently combine.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 15-18 minutes, until the top is lightly golden.
- 7
Take it out of the oven, let it cool to lukewarm, and serve in small, soft bites, always with supervision to prevent choking.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Soft-boiled pasta offers an easy-to-chew texture for your 2-year-old, while zucchini, carrot and tomato add colour, fibre and vitamins to the plate. Olive oil and a measured amount of cheese provide the healthy fats and calcium that matter in this period in a balanced way. Baking brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and needs no frying.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about simple, homemade and seasonal ingredients at your little one's table; preparing this pasta with plenty of vegetables and a measured amount of cheese is a small reflection of that approach. It matters to keep the salt very low and to serve the bites in age-appropriate small sizes, under supervision. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; please make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
165
kcal
6 g
protein
22 g
carbs
6 g
fat
3 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.