Veggie Loaded Pasta Bolognese
This veggie loaded pasta bolognese is great for little ones and babies from 6 months old. Ready in less than an hour, and full of protein from the ground meat, and fiber and nutrients from the different veggies, this pasta bolognese is going to become a favorite meal for the whole family. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion cut into cubes
- 1 lb ground beef (500gr)
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 leek cut into slices
- 1-2 carrots grated
- 1 bell pepper cut into cubes
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes or passata
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ tablespoon italian seasoning or oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a pot and turn on the heat to medium-high.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and brown for 4-5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break the ground beef into smaller bits while stirring.
- Add the chopped garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until incorporated.
- Add chopped leek, grated carrots, bell pepper cubes and crushed tomatoes or passata to the pot. Mix everything well.
- Season with freshly ground pepper, italian seasoning or oregano and a bay leaf.
- Add 2 cups of water. Cover with the lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the fresh parsley. Continue cooking for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
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