🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Home-Made Vegetable Pasta — A Colorful, Soft Lunch for 2-Year-Olds
Made with carrot, zucchini and tomato, this home-made vegetable pasta is a soft, colorful and satisfying lunch for your 2-year-old. Simple, additive-free and easy to prepare.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten
Ingredients
- 60 g Small-shaped egg-free pasta (tiny orzo or bow-tie)
- 1 piece Medium carrot (grated or in small cubes)
- 1/2 piece Zucchini (cut into small cubes)
- 1 piece Ripe tomato (peeled and grated)
- 1 dessertspoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup Drinking water or unsalted home-made vegetable stock
Directions
- 1
Boil the pasta in plenty of water, a little longer than the package time, until very soft, then drain.
- 2
Grate the carrot; prepare the zucchini and tomato in small pieces.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a wide pan over low heat; add the carrot and zucchini and cook, stirring now and then, for 8-10 minutes until soft. Add a few spoons of water if needed.
- 4
Add the grated tomato and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the mixture turns into a soft sauce.
- 5
Gently fold the drained pasta into the vegetable sauce; sprinkle parsley if you like and warm through once more.
- 6
Serve warm, in small bites your child can chew easily, and stay with them throughout the meal.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Colorful vegetables like carrot and zucchini offer your child vitamin A precursors, fiber and water, while the pasta is a gentle source of energy for daily activity. Having different colors together can help children at this age accept new textures and tastes more easily. Its soft, well-cooked texture is also suitable for a 2-year-old practicing self-feeding with a spoon.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko, we care that your child's table is simple, colorful and natural; just like the clothes we make from GOTS-certified organic cotton, the little touches in a home kitchen are loveliest when they are additive-free and made with love. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health together with your pediatrician. To prevent choking, cook the pasta and vegetables until very soft, serve them in small bites, and always stay with your child during mealtime.
Nutrition per serving
185
kcal
5 g
protein
30 g
carbs
5 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.