🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Vegetable Homemade Pasta — A Colourful, Filling Meal for 2 Years
Soft-boiled small pasta meets a sweet zucchini-carrot-tomato sauce. A colourful, filling and practical main meal for your 2-year-old, easy to eat with hands or a spoon.
⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Small pasta (stars/letters)
- 1/2 piece Zucchini
- 1 small Carrot
- 1 piece Ripe tomato
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Water
Directions
- 1
Boil the pasta in plenty of water until very soft and drain.
- 2
Finely grate the zucchini and carrot; peel and finely chop the tomato.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a pan; add the carrot and zucchini and cook a few minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the tomato and water; simmer on low heat until the vegetables are fully soft and the sauce thickens.
- 5
Stir in the boiled pasta; let it cool to lukewarm and serve.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Pasta offers a gentle source of energy while zucchini, carrot and tomato add colourful vegetable variety. Its soft texture suits spoon and finger attempts; olive oil gives the dish a gentle smoothness.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we believe colourful, simple meals support children's friendship with vegetables. You can swap the vegetables for other kinds your child enjoys. To reduce choking risk, keep the pasta and vegetables well softened and small; let your child eat seated and supervised. Health Note: This content is for information only; make decisions about your baby's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
180
kcal
5 g
protein
27 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.
