Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese is the perfect midweek meal for all of the family. Not only is it low in fat, its also low in syns thus slimming world friendly. Its also full of flavour so tastes delicious, so delicious you don’t need to be on Slimming World to enjoy this tasty dish.
Additionally this slimming world friendly meal also works well as part of a controlled healthy diet plan. Its one of those meals that although its a healthy Italian meal, its super easy to make and also the perfect comfort food.
Also if you are happy to use the odd syn by using a spoonful of low fat mayonnaise then it takes this Bolognese sauce to a whole new level.
I like to make this family friendly spaghetti bolognese in batches, freeze portions ready to pull out of the freezer for a quick midweek meal. But also pop a portion in the fridge to microwave with a jacket potato or rice for a quick lunch.
This recipe can also be use with Quorn Mince and vegetable stock cubes for a vegetarian friendly bolognese.
How To Make Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese
Shopping List
- 500g extra lean beef mince steak
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- 500g Pasatta
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
- 1 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 150g mushrooms
- 400g tin or chopped tomatoes
- 350g linguine pasta or dried spaghetti
- Salt and pepper to season.
Recipe Optional Extras To Sneak In Extra Veggies
- 60g 50% less fat cheddar, or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese (Extra syns)
- 1 tsp of light mayonnaise (Trust me its the best)
- 1 red pepper
- Carrots
- Celery
- Bay leaf
- Chilli flakes
Method
- Boil the mince in a pan for around 5 minutes, just until it starts to cook and the fat rises to the top.
- Now drain the mince to remove excess fat and water and keep to one side.
- Meanwhile chop the onions and mushrooms and place into the pan to brown with a spray of low-calorie cooking spray
- Add the mince, mix in with the onion and mushroom mix. Now brown off for 5 minutes before adding the passata and tinned tomatoes and mixing well.
- Sprinkle in the herbs, crush the garlic to add and grind in salt and pepper.
- Then simmer for 30 mins, stirring at intervals.
- Meanwhile boil the pasta for 18 minutes and drain.
- Now serve pop in the mayonnaise and mix well to warm and serve.
Recipe Variations
- At this point you may choose to add a tablespoon of reduced fat mayonnaise. ( I know it sounds awful, however trust me and give it a go it tastes amazing.)
- Sprinkle with low fat cheese.
- Sweet red pepper, add this at the onion and mushroom stage.
- If you are not following slimming world or want an extra treat also add a glass of red wine with the passata and tinned tomato’s.
- Add a tin of baked beans to any leftovers for lunch the day after.
Can You Freeze Slimming World Bolognese?
Yes, once cooled it can be frozen. I often make double portions and freeze the meat and sauce. Thus making midweek meals so much easier.
I simply grab a portion out of the freezer on the morning to allow to defrost slowly, before thoroughly re-heating and cook up a fresh batch of linguine.
Alternatively you can make the base sauce without the meat and freeze that in portions.
More Ideas For Easy Midweek Family Meals
- Slimming World Chicken Curry.
- Recipe For Pork Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
- Goats Cheese And Red Onion Tart
- How To Make Chicken Leftovers Pie
Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese
Easy home made spaghetti Bolognese recipe made from scratch.
Ingredients
- 500g 5% fat minced steak
- 500g Pasatta
- 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
- 1 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 150g mushrooms
- 400g tin or chopped tomatoes
- 350g linguine pasta
- Tablespoon mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
Boil the mince in a pan for around 5 minutes, just until it starts to cook and the fat rises to the top.
Now drain the mince to remove excess fat and water and keep to one side.
Meanwhile chop the onions and mushrooms and place into the pan to brown.
Add the mince, mix in with the onion and mushroom mix. Now brown off for 5 minutes before adding the passata and tinned tomatoes and mixing well.
Sprinkle in the herbs, crush the garlic to add and grind in salt and pepper.
Then simmer for 30 mins, stirring at intervals.
Meanwhile boil the pasta for 18 minutes and drain.
Now serve.
Notes
Recipe Optional Extras
At this point you may choose to add a tablespoon of reduced fat mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise 10 Calories per serving, 1g Fat
(I know it sounds awful, however trust me and give it a go it tastes amazing.)
Sprinkle with low fat cheese. 60g 50% less fat cheddar , 37 Calories per serving , 20g Fat per serving
Sweet red pepper, add this at the onion and mushroom stage.
If you are not following slimming world or want an extra treat also add a glass of red wine with the passata and tinned tomato’s.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 531Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 40g
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