Courgetti bolognese

Spiralized courgettes make a healthier alternative to pasta in the classic spaghetti bolognese – use turkey mince for a low-calorie sauce

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • olive oil2 tbsp tbsp
  • turkey mince500g g

    (thigh or breast)

  • large onion1

    finely chopped

  • garlic clove1

    crushed

  • large carrots2

    peeled and diced

  • pack button mushrooms150g g

    roughly chopped

  • tomato purée1 tbsp tbsp
  • x 400g cans chopped tomatoes2
  • chicken stock cubes2
  • soy sauce1 tbsp tbsp
  • large courgettes4
  • grated pecorino or parmesan

    to serve

  • basil leaveshandful

    handful

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the turkey mince. Fry until browned, then scoop into a bowl and set aside.

  2. 2

    Add the onion to the pan and cook on a low heat for 8-10 mins until tender. Then add the garlic, stirring for 1 min or so, followed by the carrot and the mushrooms, stirring for about 3 mins, until softened. Tip the turkey mince back into the pan, add the tomato purée, give everything a quick stir and tip in the chopped tomatoes. Fill 1 can with water and pour into the pan. Crumble over the chicken stock cubes and bring to the boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hr, until the sauce has thickened and the veg is tender.

  3. 3

    When the bolognese is nearly ready, stir through the soy sauce and some seasoning. Spiralize your courgettes on the large noodle attachment. Heat a large frying pan with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and add your courgetti. Cook until slightly softened, for 2-3 mins. Season with salt and serve topped with the turkey bolognese, grated pecorino and basil leaves.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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