Fully Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese

With finely grated and diced veg, this is a great way to turn a family favourite into a healthier meal.
Fully Loaded Spaghetti
20 min prep
135 min cook
10 serves
2.5 serves of veg
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 2 stalks celery, finely diced or grated
  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated
  • 400g pumpkin, grated
  • 100g mushrooms, grated
  • 100g tomato paste
  • 1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
  • 500g spaghetti*
  • 200g grated cheddar^

 

*To make gluten free, replace spaghetti with a gluten-free pasta alternative.

^To make dairy free, replace cheese with a dairy free alternative or leave out of recipe.

  1. In a large pan over medium heat cook the onion, garlic, carrot and celery in the oil until soft and the onion is translucent (or when it starts to look clear).
  2. Add the mince, breaking it up as it cooks, and continue cooking until it is cooked and starts to brown.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, pumpkin, mushrooms and zucchini and reduce the heat to very low.
  5. Simmer very slowly for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally and topping up with water as necessary to stop the mixture from drying out.
  6. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
  7. Split the cooked pasta and bolognese into 10 serves, and top with around 20 grams of grated cheese each.

Serving Suggestion: Vegetables can also be swapped for any you may have on hand, such as capsicum, spring onion, or broccoli.

Fresh or dried herbs could be added to this recipe such as basil, oregano, or Italian mixed herbs.

No beef mince on hand, or prefer a vegetarian option? Simply swap the beef mince for another lean meat mince, or leave out the mince and add an additional can of lentils for a vegetarian alternative. Alternatively, try half mince and half lentils to boost your veggie intake.

Storage: Leftover Bolognese can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help count and wash the vegetables. Your child could also choose vegetables to include, or sprinkle the cheese at the end.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 309g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 1744 565
Fat (g) 13.6 4.4
Saturated fat (g) 6.6 2.1
Carbohydrates (g) 46.6 15.1
Sugars (g) 9.4 3.0
Fibre (g) 4.3 1.4
Protein (g) 24.6 8.0
Sodium (mg) 280 90.8

Acknowledgement

Created by Matt Golinski, celebrity chef 

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