🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş

Soft Pasta with Minced Beef and Vegetables: A Hearty Main Dish for 2-Year-Olds

A hearty, easy-to-chew main dish for 2-year-olds, made with softly cooked small pasta, lean minced beef and grated vegetables. Served in small pieces and under supervision.

⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten

Ingredients

• • 4 tablespoons Small pasta (orzo or small tube pasta)
• • 3 tablespoons Lean minced beef
• • 1/2 piece Carrot (finely grated)
• • 1/2 small piece Zucchini (finely grated)
• • 1 piece Ripe tomato (peeled and grated)
• • 1 tablespoon Onion (very finely grated)
• • 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• • 1/2 cup Drinking water or unsalted vegetable stock
• • 1 pinch Fresh parsley (very finely chopped, optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the small pasta in plenty of water, a little longer than the package time, until very soft, then drain.

2. 2

   Finely grate the carrot, zucchini and onion; peel and grate the tomato.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the minced beef and cook, stirring to prevent clumps, until it changes color.

4. 4

   Add the grated carrot, zucchini and onion and sauté for a few minutes, then stir in the grated tomato.

5. 5

   Pour in half a cup of water or unsalted vegetable stock and simmer over low heat until the vegetables and beef are very soft.

6. 6

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce, stir, and warm together for a few minutes; sprinkle with parsley if you like.

7. 7

   Let it cool to lukewarm before serving; make sure the pieces are small and soft. Offer it to your child seated and under your supervision.

⚕️ 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.