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Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

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A classic family favorite, Spaghetti Bolognese is hearty and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
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Details
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4 adults and kids
Calories 537
Cuisine Italian
Taste Savory
Occasion Family dinner
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Boiled, Pan-fried
Cost $$
Diet Diabetic, Low Lactose, Mediterranean
Intolerance Gluten, Grain, Wheat

Equipment

  • Frying pan or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Measuring cup
  • Stove

Ingredients
 
 

  • 450 g minced beef or lamb lean
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 6 mushrooms chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely chopped
  • 10 g flour plain
  • 1 low-salt vegetable stock cube or beef instead of vegetable stock, dissolve in 275 ml of boiling water
  • 275 ml water bring to boil
  • 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 10 g tomato sauce
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 225 g spaghetti

Instructions
 

  • Cook the mince (beef or lamb), onions, mushrooms and carrots in a dry pan (low heat) for 15 minutes. Drain any excess fat from pan.
  • Add the flour and stir well.
  • Add the stock, tin of chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, pinch of salt and pepper. Cook gently for 45 minutes.
  • Cook the spaghetti for 10 to 15 minutes in a saucepan of boiling salted water. Strain and serve topped with the sauce.

Notes

Any leftover Bolognese sauce can be used to fill wraps or as a topping for baked potatoes.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 29gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2666IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mg

Source

Adapted from 101 Square Meals: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life by the Health Service Executive and Safefood, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Original available here.
Image source:
Image from 101 Square Meals by Health Service Executive and Safefood, CC BY 4.0.
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