28’s Home Nutrition Program (Stream: female, healthy weight maintenance)

Traditional Spag Bol

3.21 from 328 votes
Healthy eating shouldn't mean having to get rid of your favourite dishes, simply bulk them up with veggies and turn them into a healthy version like this take on a traditional spag bol.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 568
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 125 g beef mince
  • 100 g diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes to taste
  • 1/4 zucchini grated
  • 1/4 grated carrot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 50 g wholemeal spaghetti or gluten free
  • 1/2 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated or shaved
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan and lightly brown garlic.
  2. Add mince and brown lightly, stirring throughout.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli, salt and pepper. Simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated and add grated vegetables and parsley. Set aside.
  4. To cook pasta: bring a pot of water to the boil. Add a pinch of salt and cook the pasta for 15-20 minutes until al dente.
  5. Serve spaghetti in a bowl, top with mince mixture and cheese and season further if required.

Posted by Sam Wood

Father and husband, on a mission to help people move more, eat better and make a positive change to their lives. Sam Wood has over 20 years experience as a personal trainer and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading experts and media commentators in the health & fitness industry. Sam is the founder and personal trainer of 28, Australia’s #1 home fitness and nutrition program, and he's also the proud owner of Australia’s largest personal training studio, The Woodshed, based in Brighton, Melbourne.

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