Wholemeal spaghetti bolognese
5
Points®
Total time: 1 hr 5 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 55 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Spaghetti bolognese is one of those family go-to dinners. Next time you make it boost the nutrients and flavour by trading white spaghetti for wholemeal and add in some finely diced carrots and zucchini.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Carrot(s)
2 medium, finely chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Lean pork mince
350 g
Canned diced tomatoes
1 400g can, (1 x 410g can)
Dried herbs
1 tbs, Italian variety
Zucchini
2 medium, cut into 1cm cubes
Wholemeal pasta, dry
240 g, spaghetti
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and carrot, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, for 4 minutes or until browned.
2
Stir through tomato, herbs and zucchini. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions, or until just tender. Drain and toss through the bolognese sauce. Serve.
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