Marziconi for Toddlers is an Australian blog full of easy-to-follow toddler recipes, featuring healthy meal ideas and delicious snacks that your little one will love. These recipes are quick to make, full of nutrients, and great for busy days on the go. With a variety of ingredients and cooking styles, Marziconi guarantees the perfect meal every time. Our readers can also learn how to create fun, kid-friendly crafts and play activities in the comfort of their own home.

General Information

Servings: 4
Keywords: Marziconi, cheese, pasta, tomato sauce
Calories: 1060 kcal
Protein: 35,6 g
Carbs: 122,6 g
Fats: 54 g
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 8 marziconi
• 220 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 400 g tomato passata
• 350 g fresh rigatoni, cooked al dente
• 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200 °C.
2. Grease a baking tray with olive oil.
3. Place marziconi on the baking tray and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over them.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and crisp.
5. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
6. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
7. Add the tomato passata and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Add oregano and parsley and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Add the cooked rigatoni to the tomato sauce and mix together.
10. Divide the rigatoni among four plates and top with two marziconi.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

A simple salad goes very well with this delicious Italian dish. For extra flavor, you can drizzle a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with some freshly chopped basil.

Or, if you’re feeling a bit daring, add in a handful of slivered almonds and a sprinkle of nutmeg for a unique twist!

For a kid-friendly jokes, consider something like: “Dinner is served! Because tonight we’re having marziconi-ning!”