Main meals
Italian
Spaghetti alla Bolognese

4

15 mins

A rich, comforting Italian-style Bolognese that’s packed with lean beef and vegetables, with enough wholewheat spaghetti to make it properly satisfying.

Ingredients
  • 100 g wholewheat spaghetti (or gluten free alternative) 
  • 500 g lean minced beef
  • 200 g cooked green or brown lentils, drained
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 300 g tomato passata
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup white or red wine
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig sage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of nutmeg
Needed kitchenware
Instructions

1.

Heat olive oil in a large pan, then toss in the previously chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to help draw out the flavours.

2.

Add the minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go (about 5-7mins). When the beef is no longer red, add tomato paste and pour in the wine. Let it simmer for a minute or two to cook off the alcohol.

3.

Add the passata, lentils, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, sugar, balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, and pepper.

4.

Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.

6.

Remove the rosemary, sage and bay leaves.

7.

Drain the spaghetti and add to the ragu.

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Storage information

Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For the best texture, keep the sauce and spaghetti separate. The Bolognese sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat until piping hot.

Tip

Lower carb: Replace the wholewheat spaghetti with low carb pasta or courgette noodles. Lower fat: Use extra-lean minced beef and reduce the olive oil to 1–2 teaspoons.

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Kosher Friendly
Balanced
Gluten-free friendly
Halal Friendly
Moderate
Family-friendly
Batch-cook friendly
Freezer-friendly

Abbi

Head Chef

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