Pasta Bolognese Bake
This Pasta Bolognese Bake is a fantastic, slimming, yet filling meal you can enjoy when counting calories or following diet plans like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories422
- Carbs51g
- Protein38g
- Fat11g
- Saturates3.3g
- Sugars20g
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How many calories are in this Bolognese Pasta Bake?
There are approximately 422 calories in this recipe which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category. Of course you could cut down on the pasta or increase the portion size as this recipe does make 4 very generous servings.
This Pasta Bolognese Bake is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Step 2
Spray a large frying pan with low- calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
Step 3
Brown the onions lightly then add the minced beef, garlic, balsamic vinegar & herbs. Cook until browned.
Step 4
Fill a pan with water & cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
Step 5
Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, pepper, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, Henderson’s relish/Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and red wine stock pot. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until carrots begin to soften.
Step 6
Check the pasta. If cooked drain and leave to one side.
Step 7
Mix the pasta into the sauce. If your pan is oven safe, top with cheese & place in the oven. If it’s not, place the pasta and sauce into an oven proof dish & top with cheese.
Step 8
Bake for 10-15 minutes until your cheese has browned and serve!
What can I serve with this Pasta Bolognese Bake?
As this is quite a filling dish you can just have it on it’s own, or with;
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How long can you keep the Pasta Bolognese Bake for in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Pasta Bolognese Bake in the fridge for approximately 2 or 3 days.
Can I freeze this Pasta Bolognese Bake?
This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Defrost thoroughly before reheating (you can use the defrost setting on your microwave.)
- Make sure it is piping hot all the way through before serving.
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Pasta Bolognese Bake
This Pasta Bolognese Bake is a fantastic, slimming, yet filling meal you can enjoy when counting calories or following diet plans like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
40 MINS
- KCals 422
- Carbs 51G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
- Spray a large frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
- Brown the onions lightly then add the minced beef, garlic, balsamic vinegar & herbs. Cook until browned.
- Fill a pan with water & cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
- Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, pepper, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, Henderson's relish/Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and red wine stock pot. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until carrots begin to soften.
- Check the pasta. If cooked, drain and leave to one side.
- Mix the pasta into the sauce. If your pan is oven safe, top with cheese and place in the oven. If it's not, place the pasta and sauce into an oven proof dish and top with cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese has browned and serve!
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AmySaturday 4th March 2023
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LisaSunday 5th March 2023
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