{"id":61467,"date":"2025-07-21T00:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T14:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/https-boobtofood-com-osso-buco\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T05:03:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T18:03:47","slug":"https-boobtofood-com-osso-buco","status":"publish","type":"btf-recipe","link":"https:\/\/wpcodex.xyz\/2026\/boobtofood\/btf-recipe\/https-boobtofood-com-osso-buco\/","title":{"rendered":"Osso Bucco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

(As featured in our book<\/em> Toddler to Table<\/a><\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osso buco is one of our favourite meals for a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s slow-cooked all day. After 10 years of parenting, slow cooking is my number one hack when it comes to smoother mealtimes. If you can get dinner on in the morning when everyone is relatively happy \u2013 or during nap time when you have a little peace, the evenings (and that dreaded witching hour) tend to go so much smoother. And now being a school mum with chaotic afternoons of sports, coming home to a complete meal with hungry tweenagers is a game-changer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s slow cooked, all the beautiful collagen from the bone marrow and connective tissue is leached into the meal, and the meat becomes so soft and tender it falls apart. This makes it perfect for baby-led weaning and an excellent introduction to meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dish is naturally rich in iron and zinc<\/strong>, two essential nutrients for babies starting solids and also incredibly nourishing for postpartum mums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also wonderfully versatile. We often enjoy it over a couple of days:
The first night with mashed potato or cauliflower
The second night stirred through pasta or rice \u2013 it makes a delicious, nutrient-dense pasta sauce!

Serving it with Gremolata<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love serving this with gremolata \u2013 a simple lemony herb mix that cuts through the richness of the meat with a zesty burst of flavour. Don\u2019t be afraid to offer it to your baby! They often love bold flavours, and it\u2019s a beautiful way to expand their palate early on. You can store the gremolata in a sealed jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to\u00a03 days. You can also freeze gremolata in ice cube trays and defrost as needed \u2013 great for adding flavour to soups or roasted veg or I love mine on my morning eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Serve for Babies and Toddlers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For pur\u00e9e<\/strong>: Blend the osso buco with some mashed potato, rice, or other soft vegetables until smooth. Don\u2019t forget to add the marrow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For BLW<\/strong>: Leave a few carrot pieces larger (2-finger length\/width) and slow cook them with the meat. Serve with soft meat and vegetables, or stir through pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 9+ months<\/strong>: Offer shredded meat and soft veg stirred through pasta. You can also blend it into a \u201cmeat sauce\u201d and mix through high-protein pasta like red lentil or chickpea pasta for an iron-rich combo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Osso Bucco with vegetbables<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Age Appropriate<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2714\ufe0f Suitable from one meal a day+<\/strong>
\u2714\ufe0f Can offer soft meat and veggies for BLW
\u2714\ufe0f Spoon-feeding? Pur\u00e9e until smooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freezer + Storage Notes<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n