Healthy spaghetti Bolognese recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
A true Italian classic which has been given a healthy makeover with a few simple ingredient swaps. Using succulent turkey, light olive oil and wholewheat pasta, this wholesome and healthy spaghetti Bolognese is truly gorgeous.
See method- Serves 6
- 1 hour 35 mins to cook
- 297 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp light olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 1 medium courgette, finely diced
- 400g turkey mince
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 600ml beef stock
- 150ml red wine (optional)
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 300g wholewheat spaghetti
- basil leaves, to serve
- Parmesan shavings, to serve
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1260kJ 297.0kcal
- Fat
- 3g
- Saturates
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.9g
- Sugars
- 8g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 44.0gProtein 22.7gFibre 4.3g
Method
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onion, celery and 2 tablespoons water and fry for 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add the courgette and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mince and garlic and fry for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently or until the mince has broken up and is starting to brown. Stir well.
- Add the grated carrot and 150ml of the beef stock or red wine, if preferred, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Then add the tinned tomatoes, 450ml beef stock and the bay leaves and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid, turn down the heat to medium-low and leave to simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced and thickened to desired consistency.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, drain and divide between 6 plates. Place a spoonful of Bolognese on top of each plate, scatter with basil leaves and Parmesan shavings.
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