Hidden Vegetables Spaghetti Bolognese

Here I have a recipe for spaghetti bolognese with hidden vegetables to help you hide vegetables in spaghetti sauce to encourage fussy kids to eat them. This hidden veg spaghetti bolognese is perfect for families.

Why do you need hidden veg spaghetti bolognese?

I know how hard it can be to get some of those veggies into your children’s meals. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, getting the right healthy and tasty foods into your kids can be very challenging.

Spaghetti bolognese is a very popular family dish and is eaten everywhere by many but using jars of bolognese sauce can make it quite unhealthy and half the time we don’t know what is in it.

This hidden veg bolognese recipe is simple but tastes amazing and contains secret foods that little eyes won’t ever see. You can do this with a lot of dishes, for example, pasta bake, jacket potato toppings and more. Have a play around to see what you could do.

Other hiding vegetable tips

If you have found this recipe and these tips helpful I am sure you will also find my tips for hiding onions article helpful. Many children refuse to eat onions but actually could enjoy them in meals with my tips.

What other vegetables do you struggle to get your children to eat? Do you need any more tips? Do let me know in the comments.

How to manage feeding kids who are fussy eaters

If you’re a parent struggling with a picky eater, you’re definitely not alone. It can be frustrating to feel like you’re constantly battling with your child to eat at meal times.

The good news is that there are ways to help your child become more adventurous with food without resorting to bribery or forcing them to eat.

One approach is to involve kids in meal preparation and grocery shopping. By participating in the process, they become more invested in the food they’re eating.

Another tip is to make meals fun, such as arranging food in creative shapes or creating a story around the foods they’re trying.

Remember to be patient and try not to stress too much – children often go through phases with their eating habits. With a little creativity and persistence, your child might surprise you with their newfound love of veggies.

The best vegetables for hiding in meals

Let’s face it, getting picky eaters to try new vegetables can be a struggle. Luckily, there are several veggies that can be easily hidden in meals without sacrificing taste.

Sneak in some grated zucchini into your pasta sauce for an added dose of nutrition. Pureed butternut squash is fantastic in mac and cheese, and you won’t even know it’s there!

Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be blended into smoothies or added to brownies for added nutrients. Don’t be afraid to experiment and add a pinch of spinach or kale into your favourite smoothie recipe, either.

With these sneaky vegetable suggestions, your meals can remain nutritious and delicious without anyone even noticing.

Other healthy recipes you may enjoy

For more recipes that use mince check out my mince recipe guide.

For more pasta-based recipes for all the family check out my ultimate pasta recipe post.

Another great recipe for hiding vegetables in is this Chicken and bacon carbonara.

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