Dinner for 5

Spaghetti Bolognese with ground beef

Name: Spaghetti Bolognese with ground beef
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 large carrot; 1 red capsicum; 1 lb extra lean minced beef; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/3 cup red wine (optional); 24 oz bottle passata cooking sauce; 2 tsp vegetable stock powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 tbsp low fat cream for cooking; 1 handful freshly chopped parsley; 1 lb packet spaghetti; 1 tsp salt for the pasta cooking water; freshly grated parmesan cheese

Spaghetti cooks with seasoned beef, vegetables, tomato sauce, cream, and herbs for a hearty pasta dinner.

$2.60per serving $$

30 minstart to table

5servings

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
1 large carrot
1 red capsicum
1 lb extra lean minced beef
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/3 cup red wine (optional)
24 oz bottle passata cooking sauce
2 tsp vegetable stock powder
1 tsp dried oregano
3 tbsp low fat cream for cooking
1 handful freshly chopped parsley
1 lb packet spaghetti
1 tsp salt for the pasta cooking water
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the spaghetti for 10 to 11 minutes, and drain it.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the chopped onion, carrot, and red pepper for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and beef, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the tomato paste, wine if using, passata, stock powder, and oregano, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream and parsley, toss with the spaghetti, and top with Parmesan.

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