Equipment
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Steamer pot
- 1 Large frypan with lid
Ingredients
Spaghetti
- 250 g spaghetti or gluten-free spaghetti
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
Beef
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1 zucchini
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
- 600 g beef mince
Sauce
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 cube beef stock
- 1 cup / 80 g baby spinach
- ½ cup / 50 g mozzarella cheese
Broccoli
- 1 broccoli
To serve
- 1 bunch parsley optional
Instructions
Before you start
- Bring a large pot of salted hot tap water to a boil. Bring a steamer pot of hot tap water to a boil.
Cook spaghetti
- Add 250 g spaghetti to the pot of salted boiling water and cook according to the packet directions or until al dente. Reserve 60 ml or ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain. Toss 1 tbsp olive oil through the pasta and set aside with lid on.
Cook beef
- Peel and finely dice 1 onion. Peel and mince 2 cloves garlic. Peel and grate 1 carrot. Grate 1 zucchini. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frypan on medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the carrot, zucchini and 600 g beef mince, breaking up the lumps with a spoon, and cook for 4 minutes.
Cook bolognese sauce
- Then add 400 g crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp Italian herbs, 1 tsp honey, 1 cube beef stock and the reserved pasta water. Cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Then stir through 1 cup baby spinach. Grate over ½ cup mozzarella cheese, place lid on and cook 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
Cook broccoli
- Meanwhile, cut 1 broccoli into florets. Add the broccoli to the steamer pot of boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Finely slice 1 bunch parsley, discarding the stems.
To serve
- Divide the cheesy spaghetti and beef bolognese between plates. Garnish with the parsley and serve the broccoli on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 727kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 1855mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 325mg | Iron: 9mg
Dietary note: Be sure to check the label and ensure the ingredients match your dietary requirements/preferences.
Ingredients note: Nutritional information is an estimate based on average ingredients by all brands.
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