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    Healthy One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

    Published: May 31, 2022 by Radwa ·

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    Spaghetti bolognese is a delicious one pot Italian dish in which spaghetti is cooked in a rich homemade bolognese sauce that is bursting with the Italian seasonings. It is a super easy dinner recipe that can be ready in less than 30 minutes. 

    Check also my easy cheesy Mexican spaghetti recipe.

    healthy One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese in a pot

    In my opinion, the secret to the wonderful taste of this pasta bolognese is cooking with fresh aromatics, such as garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, which can really boost the flavour of this recipe.

    What's in this Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese?

    recipe ingredients
    • Cooking oil
    • Onion, finely chopped
    • Garlic, minced
    • Beef or chicken broth/stock
    • Spaghetti, uncooked
    • Minced beef, use extra lean beef
    • Passata
    • Tomato paste
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Chilli flakes
    • Italian herbs
    • Parmesan (topping)

    How to Make One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

    steps of making this recipe

    Cooking the beef: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then add garlic and onion. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add the beef and break it down, cook until it becomes brown.

    Making the bolognese sauce: Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, ground black pepper, chilli flakes, and Italian herbs over the beef. Stir them all together and bring everything to a boil.

    Adding the pasta: Add the uncooked spaghetti and cook for about 15 minutes (stirring every minute or so). Once the pasta is fully cooked turn off the heat. If desired, top it with parmesan cheese. 
    You are now ready to serve.

    Spaghetti Bolognese on a plate

    Pro tips

    • You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe other than spaghetti, such as elbow or Fettuccine. Note that thicker pasta will take more time to cook.
    • Use a good quality tomato sauce.
    • Once you have added the spaghetti to the sauce, you must stir every minute or so or the pasta will stick together and will not cook properly.
    • You can make spaghetti bolognese with mushrooms instead of beef, for an easy vegan option.
    One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese in a plate

    How To Serve

    Serve this dish with Maple Chicken Thighs, Chicken Rogan Josh, Baked Chicken Poppers or Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets.

    You can also serve it with Crispy Chicken Patties.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the best replacement for Italian seasoning?

    Italian herbs seasoning are important in this recipe because they give it a lovely taste. However, you can replace it with any of the following: thyme, rosemary, or oregano.

    Can I freeze this pasta bolognese?

    Yes, you can freeze it in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months.

    How to reheat spaghetti bolognese?

    To reheat it, just pop it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or on the stove top for 3 minutes on low heat.

    fork in the Spaghetti

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    Easy One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese
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    Healthy One-Pot Spaghetti Bolognese

    Spaghetti bolognese is a delicious one pot Italian dish in which spaghetti is cooked in a rich homemade bolognese sauce that is bursting with the Italian seasonings.
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 591kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Pot
    • Kitchen knife
    • Garlic press

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 onion , finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 5 cups beef or chicken broth/stock
    • 400 gram spaghetti , uncooked
    • 600 gram minced beef , extra lean
    • 750 gram passata , or any tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian herbs
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes
    • 1 tablespoon parmesan (topping)

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then add garlic and onion. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add the beef and break it down, cook until it becomes brown.
      2 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 600 gram minced beef
    • Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, ground black pepper, chilli flakes, and Italian herbs over the beef. Stir them all together and bring everything to a boil.
      5 cups beef or chicken broth/stock, 750 gram passata, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoon Italian herbs, ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes, 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • Add the uncooked spaghetti and cook for about 15 minutes (stirring every minute or so). Once the pasta is fully cooked turn off the heat. If desired, top it with parmesan cheese. 
      400 gram spaghetti, 1 tablespoon parmesan
    • You are now ready to serve.

    Notes

    • You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe other than spaghetti, such as elbow or Fettuccine. Note that thicker pasta will take more time to cook.
    • Use a good quality tomato sauce.
    • Once you have added the spaghetti to the sauce, you must stir every minute or so or the pasta will stick together and will not cook properly.
    • You can make spaghetti bolognese with mushrooms instead of beef, for an easy vegan option.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 656IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

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    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

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