Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese

Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese
  • Author: BBC Food

A hearty and satisfying meal, this spaghetti Bolognese is a classic recipe filled with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender steak mince is simmered with a medley of vegetables and seasonings, creating a delicious and comforting sauce that pairs perfectly with wholemeal spaghetti. Top it off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g/7oz lean steak mince
  • 1 onion
  • 4 large mushrooms
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 400g/14oz tin tomatoes
  • 230ml/8fl oz vegetable stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 300g/10½oz wholemeal spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the mince and the onion and fry for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mince is browned and the onions softened.
  • Add mushrooms and carrot, cook for around one minute, then add tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Place the wholemeal spaghetti in a deep saucepan full of salted boiling water and cook according to packet instructions, then drain.
  • To serve, divide the cooked spaghetti between four dishes, spoon equal portions of Bolognese sauce over each and sprinkle with parsley.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 413kcal
  • Carbohydrate Content: 55.9g
  • Fat Content: 4%
  • Fiber Content: 12.1g
  • Protein Content: 23g
  • Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
  • Sugar Content: 10.1g