Suitable from 8 months

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp oil
• 500g lean beef or lamb mince
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 courgettes or seasonal green vegetables, chopped
• 8 button mushrooms, sliced
• 400g can tomatoes in juice, chopped
• 2 Tbsp tomato purée
• Pinch dried mixed herbs (optional)

For the topping

• 1 cup uncooked macaroni-style pasta shapes
• 250g pottle cream cheese
• ½ cup cheese, grated

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the mince well, breaking up with a spoon as it cooks.

Add the onion, green vegetables and mushrooms to the meat and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish.

Cook the pasta in boiling water until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain well and stir in the cream cheese and ½ the grated cheese. Spread evenly over the top of the mince and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with crusty bread and a tomato and onion salad.

Babies 8-9 months

To serve, break the pasta into small manageable pieces as necessary.