🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Vegetable Homemade Pasta — A Colorful, Soft Main Dish for 2 Years
A warm main dish made with zucchini, carrot and tomato, served with tiny pasta shapes. Cooked until very soft for ages 2 and up, easy to eat with fingers or a fork; its colorful vegetables brighten your little one's plate in a practical, satisfying recipe.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten, milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup Small-shaped pasta (stars, letters or tiny tubes)
- 1 small Zucchini (grated or in tiny cubes)
- 1 piece Carrot (finely grated)
- 1 piece Ripe tomato (peeled, grated)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh basil or parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Grated fresh cheese (optional)
- as needed Drinking water (for cooking)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands, bowls and kitchen tools thoroughly. Rinse the vegetables well under running water.
- 2
Finely grate the zucchini and carrot; peel and grate the tomato. Fine grating gives a soft texture that is easy to swallow at age 2.
- 3
Gently warm the olive oil in a pan; cook the grated carrot and zucchini over low heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring now and then, until softened.
- 4
Add the grated tomato and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are very soft and release their juices.
- 5
In a separate pot, boil the pasta a little longer than the package time, until fully soft; drain.
- 6
Add the drained pasta to the vegetable mixture and stir gently. If you like, sprinkle in the grated cheese and stir until it melts.
- 7
Top with the finely chopped fresh basil or parsley. Do not add salt or sugar; the natural taste of the vegetables is enough.
- 8
Before serving, make sure it is lukewarm; your little one should always eat seated and supervised. Keep the pieces small and soft.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Vegetable homemade pasta brings together the vitamins and fiber of carrot, zucchini and tomato with the energy of tiny pasta, which can support the busy activity of a 2-year-old through the day. Colorful vegetables make discovering new tastes and textures enjoyable; when finely grated and cooked until soft, they can ease chewing and swallowing. The healthy fatty acids in olive oil may help the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Because it is homemade, you decide what goes in it, offering a simple and balanced meal.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about meals being fresh, simple and colorful. Prepare this pasta with the season's fresh vegetables, without adding salt or sugar; always keep the pieces soft and small for your little one. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
165
kcal
5 g
protein
24 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.
