Name: Quick Pasta Bolognese
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni or penne (about 3 cups); 8 ounces lean (93&#37; or leaner) ground beef; 0.33300000429153 cup dry red wine; 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Quick Pasta Bolognese

4.6

(7)

7 Reviews

Who doesn't love pasta with a quick meat sauce? This crowd-pleasing healthy spaghetti Bolognese recipe is a boon for busy cooks--it's ready and on the table in just 40 minutes.

By David Bonom

Updated on June 8, 2018

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 1 cup pasta & about 1 cup sauce each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni or penne (about 3 cups)
8 ounces lean (93% or leaner) ground beef
⅓ cup dry red wine
1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
Add beef to the vegetables and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and nutmeg; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in salt and pepper. Serve the pasta with the sauce.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate the sauce (Steps 1 & 3) for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414	Calories
10g	Fat
55g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup pasta & about 1 cup sauce
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 26g	51%
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Vitamin A 5886IU	118%
Vitamin C 23mg	25%
Folate 27mcg	7%
Sodium 521mg	23%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 4mg	23%
Magnesium 74mg	18%
Potassium 707mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.