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Spaghetti Bolognese

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

Low Fat Spaghetti Bolognese
This low fat Spaghetti Bolognese is rich and satisfying, and easy to make.
Ingredients:
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 3/4 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup of pre-sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup fat free milk
  • 3/4 pound wholewheat spaghetti or linguine
Preparation:
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven. Add garlic, onions and carrots; stir until onions are softened. Crumble in beef and cook until meat is browned. Add mushrooms and oregano, and cook for a further 2 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and add Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes. Pour in milk, stir well and simmer for a further 10 minutes. Meanwhile, boil pasta according to instructions on package.

Serves 4.

Per Serving: Calories 315, Calories from Fat 67, Total Fat 7.4g (sat 2.6g), Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 206mg, Carbohydrate 36.4g, Fiber 7.1g, Protein 25.7g

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