Cook up an amazing Italian classic with this Toddler Recipes Australia blog post featuring Cozze alla Marinara! This simple, delicious, and nutritious dish is sure to be a hit with your little one. Perfectly suited to the discerning palette of toddlers, this recipe features fresh mussels cooked in a light and flavourful tomato sauce. Not only is this dish tasty and easy to make, but it is also packed with vitamins and minerals to keep your toddler growing healthily.

General Information:

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Cozze, Marinara, Toddler Friendly, Easy, Fast
• Calories: 130 Kcal
• Protein: 4.3 g
• Carbs: 5.3 g
• Fats: 6.9 g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic (diced)
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 kg of fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
• 1 cup of tinned Italian tomatoes
• Ground black pepper (for taste)

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and add the garlic.
2. Sauté the garlic until it is lightly browned (a few minutes) and then add the tomato paste.
3. Stir the tomato paste and garlic together for 2 minutes then add the mussels.
4. Cook the mussels for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the mussels have opened up add in the parsley and tomatoes.
6. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add a sprinkle of black pepper to taste and stir one last time.
8. Serve and enjoy! (Or as Steve always says Bon Appetit-a!)

Recommended Sides

• Garlic Bread
• Roasted Potatoes
• Platter of Mixed Roasted Vegetables