How to make healthy bolognese in 10 minutes - Eat Happy Project recipes for children

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes add brightness, while crushed are often cheaper.

Get a pan of water on to boil for the spaghetti.

Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until soft, stirring to prevent browning.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Measure and add about 1 teaspoon of oregano to the pan.

Add chopped carrots to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes.

Add ground beef directly from the packet to the pan, mixing it with the vegetables and cooking until browned.

Open a can of tomatoes and pour it into the pan with the beef and vegetables.

Crumble a beef stock cube into the pan and mix it in.

Wait for the sauce to bubble, then reduce the heat and leave it to simmer for about 15 minutes.

Weigh out 300 grams of spaghetti and add it to the boiling water, ensuring it's submerged.

Cook the spaghetti for about 10 to 15 minutes, checking the package for specific timing.

Drain the spaghetti using a colander and mix it with the Bolognese sauce in a bowl.

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