Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Serves: 2

Ingredients

120 g spaghetti or other pasta
spray olive or canola oil spray
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
200 g lean beef mince
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 x 400g can no-added-salt diced tomatoes
1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/3 cup low-fat cheese, grated

Method

Cook spaghetti according to packet instructions.
Spray a frying pan with oil.
Gently cook onion and garlic until soft.
Turn up the heat and add the mince and cooked till browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Reduce heat to medium, add in celery and carrot and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and herbs to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes with a lid on, then stir, remove lid and cook for 5-10 minutes to thicken up.
Top spaghetti with the bolognaise sauce and a sprinkle of cheese.

Variation: Add a grated zucchini, a can of lentils and another can of tomatoes to stretch this sauce to feed 4.

Comment: *To make this dish gluten free, use a gluten free pasta and check the Worcestershire sauce - some brands contain gluten *To make this dish dairy-free, use a soy cheese or leave it out

Healthy tip!

To keep lean meats juicy and add flavour, try brushing with a marinade.

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Nutrition Information


	per serving	per 100g
Energy	2135 kJ	388 kJ
Protein	35 g	6 g
Fat, total	15 g	3 g
— saturated	7 g	1 g
Carbohydrate	51 g	9 g
— sugars	14 g	3 g
Sodium	462 mg	84 mg
Fibre	11 g	2 g

Member comments & rating

Comments (2)

It is quick and easy, definitely a recipe to keep
Alicia Peng
Posted on: 12 Dec 19
This pasta is delicious
Carrie Lopez
Posted on: 06 Jun 18