Spaghetti Bolognese recipe
Created by The Tesco Recipes team
For an easy way to eat less meat, revamp a classic spaghetti Bolognese recipe with beef-and-veg mince, which contains more than 30% carrot, onion and butternut squash. This family favourite is ready in just over 30 mins, so great for throwing together on hectic weeknights. You can even make a big batch and freeze.
See method- Serves 4
- 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
- 608 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Healthy
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 500g lean beef, carrot and onion mince
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 150ml red wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 300g Hearty Food Co. spaghetti
- 50g Parmesan, grated
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 2565kJ 608.0kcal
- Fat
- 17g
- Saturates
- 6g
- Salt
- 1.6g
- Sugars
- 12g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 71.5gProtein 38.9gFibre 6.8g
Method
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a low heat and fry the onion and garlic for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the mince, increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 5 mins until well browned, stirring to break it up.
- Stir in the tomatoes, wine and bay leaf. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for 5 mins or until thickened. Season.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti to pack instructions. Drain, then stir into the sauce. Remove the bay leaf, then divide the Bolognese between 4 bowls and top with the Parmesan.
- Tip: To reduce the meat even further, swap 150g mince for a 390g tin of lentils.
- See more Healthy dinner ideas
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
