Marco's Twist on Bolognese Recipe

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Marco's Twist on Bolognese
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Ingredients:

  • 1 stick celery
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 175 ml red wine
  • 175 ml water
  • 400 g tomatoes
  • 200 ml passata
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 50 g tomatoes
  • 10 g chocolate
  • 1/2 chili
  • 300 g pasta
  • 1 sprig basil

Directions:

  1. Add the carrot, onion, celery and garlic to a large saucepan with 2tbsp olive oil and cook gently over a low heat, to allow the flavours to come out.
  2. Add the beef and cook, pouring off any excess fat and stirring thoroughly to remove any lumps. Stir in the tomato puree and wine, and simmer until the liquid evaporates.
  3. Add the water and stock pot, and simmer off the liquid again.
  4. Pour the chopped tomatoes and passata into the pan. Bring back to the boil, then add the bay leaf and thyme. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours.
  5. Fry the cherry tomatoes in the remaining tbsp of oil, then add them to the sauce. Remove the bay leaf and thyme. Finish by grating in the chocolate and adding the chilli.
  6. Serve with the spaghetti, and top with Parmesan and a sprig of fresh basil, if you like.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540.5 Kcal (2263 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.66g 43%
Cholesterol 102.29mg 34%
Sodium 547.4mg 23%
Potassium 855.48mg 18%
Total Carbs 36.14g 12%
Sugars 7.15g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 14%
Protein 30.64g 61%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 64.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.96 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.27g 43%
Cholesterol 19.48mg 34%
Sodium 104.28mg 23%
Potassium 162.96mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.88g 12%
Sugars 1.36g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 14%
Protein 5.84g 61%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 38%
Iron 0.7mg 19%
Calcium 12.2mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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