This recipe for spaghetti bolognaise with spinach is a great way to increase your vegetable intake without compromising on the taste. Use whatever you have on hand with this versatile recipe.
Serve with shaved parmesan cheese and garlic bread or add a fresh garden salad to complete the meal.
Continue reading for money saving tips and gluten and dairy free options. There is also a PDF version of this recipe at the end of the post which can be printed or saved to your device to save on paper.
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This is a good basic recipe that can be easily adapted to whatever you have on hand. Try adding olives or grilled eggplant for a Mediterranean feel.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound (500g) Beef Mince
- 1 Large Onion
- 1 Large Carrot
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tsp. Oregano
- 1 Tsp. Brown Sugar
- 24 oz. (700g) Passata Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Spinach Fettuccini or any pasta you have on hand
- 8 Silverbeet Leaves or Spinach
Instructions
- In a large saucepan brown the beef and the chopped onion. Use a peeler to shred the carrot then add the shreds to the pot with the garlic and cook over medium heat a minute more.
- Next add the passata sauce, oregano, sugar, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta to the packet directions. I usually use half a packet for four so there is plenty of sauce, but you may want to use more.
- Wash the silverbeet or spinach leaves, slice across and add to the sauce. When the leaves have wilted down add the cooked pasta, adding a little of the pasta water if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Spaghetti Bolognaise with Spinach
Serves: 4 Servings
| Amount Per Serving: 1 Portion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 416 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 13.67 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.177 g | 25.9% | |
| Trans Fat 0.423 g | ||
| Cholesterol 119 mg | 39.7% | |
| Sodium 189 mg | 7.9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.33 g | 12.4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8 g | 23.2% | |
| Sugars 11.88 g | ||
| Protein 37.15 g | ||
| Vitamin A 5833 IU | Vitamin C 28 mg | |
| Calcium 99 mg | Iron 7.8 mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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*The Nutrition Facts label above should be used as a guide only. The amounts can change depending on the brands you use. To reduce the fat content always try to buy reduced fat products and lean meat when you can afford it. Look for reduced salt products and low sugar without artificial sugar replacements.
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Gluten and Dairy Free Options
This recipe is dairy free. For gluten free; replace the fettuccini with gluten free fettuccini.
Saving Money
Buy beef mince in bulk packs then divide into 1 pound portions when you get home. Place today’s date on the container then freeze until needed. Beef mince will freeze for six months.
Consider buying spices such as bay leaves in bulk. They have a long shelf life up to 2 years if stored in a cool dark place such as your pantry.
Bay trees grow well in Mediterranean climates. They are a slow growing tree but have beautiful white flowers in the spring and you will never have to buy bay leaves again.
This guide to Creating Budget Friendly Meals covers everything from planning to making the most of in season vegetables and meat to using raw ingredients to create healthy and nutritious meals which cost less to make. A little forethought can save you a great deal of money over the course of the year.
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