Bolognese is a meat-based sauce for pasta originating in Bologna, Italy. Traditional Bolognese includes a mirepoix of onions, celery and carrots but it can be adapted to suit your taste and dietary needs. In my house, we call Bolognese “smashed meatballs” because that’s what gets my kids to eat it :) I love to make this recipe because unlike meatballs and burgers, this meaty pasta sauce requires no ‘fillers” such as bread crumbs and does not contain any sugar. Serve it up on a bed of spaghetti squash, or, with its traditional accompaniment, tagliatelle pasta.
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 container mushrooms, sliced
1.5 lbs. extra lean ground beef
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp basil
salt and pepper, to taste
spaghetti squash (click on the link for how to prepare)
As soon as I can get out to buy some spaghetti squash – we are having this for dinner! love all these healthy recipes :) keep em coming!
Wow!
finally made this recipe delicious!
I’m glad you liked it, Helen!
Thanks for this recipe. My kids all liked it. It’s a nice change from traditional meatballs.
Glad to hear you all liked it!
this was delicious! A real crowd pleaser!
I’m so glad to hear that Evie!
Does this recipe with just the sauce freeze well?
Yes, it freezes great!