Quick Spaghetti Bolognese

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Ingredients

  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4" dice
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/4" dice
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1 T fresh chopped thyme
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, in a large flameproof casserole, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until they soften.
  3. 3. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until only a little pink remains.
  4. 4. Add the tomatoes and milk and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Drop the spaghetti into the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until it is tender but still has some bite. Drain it into a colander.
  6. 6. Add the thyme and Parmesan to the tomato sauce. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if you like. Tip the spaghetti onto a platter and spoon the Bolognese sauce on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.4g 47% DV
Total Fat 42.2g 54% DV
Carbs 75.7g 28% DV
Fiber 7.9g 28% DV
Sugar 24.6g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10386.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1033.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 24.3mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 936.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 386mg 30% DV
Iron 5.8mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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