Spaghetti Bolognese

A family favourite with some hidden veggies in the mix.

Serves 4

264 calories per serving (excluding pasta and sides)

P: 30g C: 19g F: 7g

Ingredients:

• 500g 5% fat beef mince

• 1 red onion (120g), diced

• 2 carrots (100g), grated

• 140g mushrooms, diced

• 40g tomato purée

• 30g garlic purée

• 2 bay leaves

• 30ml Worcestershire sauce

• 1 low-salt beef stock cube + 200ml water

• 500g passata

• 3 tsp dried basil

• 1 tsp sugar

Method:

1. In a large pan, sauté the diced red onion on a low heat (no oil needed—add a splash of water to prevent burning).

2. After about 5 minutes, once softened, add the grated carrot and beef mince. Increase the heat and brown the meat.

3. Add the mushrooms, garlic purée, tomato purée, and basil. Stir well to combine.

4. Pour in the passata, stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and sugar. Stir, then simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes. (If it reduces too quickly, pop a lid on.)

To serve:

I served mine with 140g cooked spaghetti (around 200 calories), extra veggies, and a sprinkle of Parmesan 🧀

Remember it’s the weight and calories of the COOKED pasta that’s important! - info here

Delish, filling, and perfect family meal!