Spaghetti Bolognese with Hidden Veggies

A family-friendly meaty Bolognese sauce featuring blended vegetables served over spaghetti with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Healthy Dinner High Protein Family Friendly

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

532.5

kcal / serving

2130 kcal total

Carbs

63g

per serving

252 g total

Fat

14.3g

per serving

57 g total

Protein

39g

per serving

156 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Tomato Puré

piece

Beef Stock Cube

Dairy

Parmesan Cheese

grated for serving

GrainsCereals

300

Dried Spaghetti

Meat

500

Lean Beef Mince

NutsSeeds

tsp

Dried Oregano

or dried mixed herbs

piece

Bay Leaf

tsp

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

tsp

Salt

to taste

Vegetables

piece

Onion

roughly chopped

piece

Carrot

peeled and finely grated

piece

Courgette

trimmed and finely grated

piece

Red Pepper

deseeded and thinly sliced

400

Chopped Tomato

tin

Method

Stir in the puréed vegetables, tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, stock cube, and bay leaf.

Simmer the sauce half-covered for 30 minutes until thickened.

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.

Brown the beef mince in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Serve the Bolognese sauce over the spaghetti and top with Parmesan.

Blend the vegetables into a smooth purée and set aside.

Boil the vegetables in 500ml of water for 10 minutes until soft.