High Protein Beef Bolognese
High Protein Beef Bolognese
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces Barilla Protein+ spaghetti, dry
For the Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 93/7
For the Sauce
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 ounces (400g)
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Finish
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, or blended cottage cheese
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Add the finely diced white onion to a hot pan. Cook the onion down until it becomes nice and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the 93/7 lean ground beef to the pan with the cooked onions. Brown the beef thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Once the beef is browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside in a bowl, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
To the same pan, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, low sodium beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Add the previously browned ground beef back into the pan with the sauce. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the sauce is simmering, cook the Barilla Protein+ spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove the bolognese sauce from the heat. Incorporate the non-fat Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) into the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the cooked spaghetti over the prepared bolognese sauce. Mix the pasta and sauce together until the pasta is fully coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Divide the high-protein beef bolognese into 4 servings. Top each serving with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Beef Bolognese
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces Barilla Protein+ spaghetti, dry
For the Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef, 93/7
For the Sauce
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 ounces (400g)
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Finish
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, or blended cottage cheese
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Add the finely diced white onion to a hot pan. Cook the onion down until it becomes nice and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the 93/7 lean ground beef to the pan with the cooked onions. Brown the beef thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once the beef is browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside in a bowl, leaving any rendered fat in the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
To the same pan, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, low sodium beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Add the previously browned ground beef back into the pan with the sauce. Stir to combine and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the sauce is simmering, cook the Barilla Protein+ spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove the bolognese sauce from the heat. Incorporate the non-fat Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese) into the beef and tomato sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the cooked spaghetti over the prepared bolognese sauce. Mix the pasta and sauce together until the pasta is fully coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Divide the high-protein beef bolognese into 4 servings. Top each serving with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min