Low Fat Spaghetti Bolognese

Sometimes nothing will satisfy your hunger better than a comforting plate of pasta and today we have a simple, yet low fat version of everyones favourite recipe. At 123 calories per serving, you can enjoy a nice Spaghetti Bolognese and still keep to your diet.

 

Low Fat Spaghetti Bolognese

Ingredients

• 200g uncooked wholemeal Spaghetti
• 250g less than 5% fat lean mince beef
• 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 200g small mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tbsp of tomato puree
• 1 carrot
• 1 tsp of black pepper
• 1 tsp of parsley
• 1 tbsp of Worcester sauce

Method

• Place large saucepan over medium heat, add oil, add the mince and onion, cook for 10 minutes, or until meat is well browned.
• Add the grated carrot to the pan.
• Put this mixture into a heated wok
• Add the can of chopped tomatoes, Worcester sauce and tomato puree to the wok and stir well until combined.
• Add 150ml water and simmer for 10 – 12 minutes.
• Add the garlic and mushrooms to a pan and cook for about 7 minutes.
• Boil the spaghetti for 12 – 15 minutes or until cooked to taste.
• Add the mushrooms and garlic to the mince.
• Drain the spaghetti
• Serve immediately.

Serves 4 – Nutrition per serving
Calories: 273, Protein: 22g, Carbohydrate: 41g, Fat: 2g, Sugars: 5g, Fibre: 7g