Good-for-you Bolognese
This hearty and flavorful spaghetti recipe is a comforting meal that is sure to satisfy your hunger. Tender vegetables and savory minced beef are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with a hint of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth of flavor. The dish is finally tossed with cooked spaghetti and garnished with fresh basil leaves, making it a wholesome and delicious dinner option for any night of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 4 carrots , chopped
- 2 courgettes , chopped
- 85g button mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 500g lean minced beef
- handful basil leaves
- 1 tbsp gravy granules
- 400g spaghetti
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Cook gently for a few mins, then add the carrots, courgettes and mushrooms and fry for 5 more mins. Stir in the garlic with 1 min to go.
- Tip in the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and 300ml boiling water, then season to taste. Bring to the boil, cover, then simmer for 15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan and add the mince. Break it up with a wooden spatula and cook for 10 mins, stirring until browned all over.
- Add the basil leaves (reserve a few) to the veg sauce, then put a stick blender into the pan and blend until smooth. Pour the sauce and gravy granules into the mince, then stir to thicken. Cover and simmer for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, boil the pasta. Reserve a small cup of the cooking water, then drain. Mix the spaghetti with the sauce and reserved water, then serve, topped with a few more basil leaves.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT15M
Nutrition
- Calories: 597 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 89 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 16 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 43 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.9 milligram of sodium
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