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Pasta bolognese

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Children are sure to love this bolognese recipe, which is packed with veggies too.
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a serving of fusilli bolognese on a green plate
SF Soy free NF Nut free LL Low lactose Main meal
Ingredients
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Recipe adapted from Get Up and Grow: Cooking for Children with permission of the Australian Government.

The nutritional information provided is based on the exact ingredients and method as shown. Any variation/s to the ingredients or method may alter the nutritional outcome.

Method
  1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions.
  2. Finely chop onion, carrot and celery.
  3. Grate zucchini.
  4. Drain and rinse lentils.
  5. Heat oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
  6. Add onion, garlic, carrot, celery and zucchini. Cook, stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until onion is tender.
  7. Add mince. Cook, stirring and using a wooden spoon to break up lumps of meat, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned.
  8. Add tomatoes, lentils, basil and oregano to pan.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly.
  10. Serve pasta with sauce over the top and a sprinkle of grated cheese.

Each serve provides

Benefit Serving size
Meat/alternatives (beef and lentils) 1 children’s serve
Vegetables 2½ children’s serves
Grains (pasta) 1 children’s serve

Allergy modifications

  • Omit cheese for a milk protein free option.
  • Use gluten free pasta for a wheat/gluten free alternative (check for soy if necessary).
  • For an egg free option, ensure the pasta used does not contain egg products.

Recipe tip

  • Beef mince can be replaced with pork or chicken mince for variety.
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