Recipe 6

PASTA BOLOGNESE WITH MEAT

Time 25 mins Servings 2

• 1 Large Cup of Rotini or Ziti (Use Whole Wheat for a healthier option ie Extra Fibre)
• 1 T-Sp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 lb Organic Extra-Lean Ground Beef
• 4 Quarts Water
• 1 Cup Porcini Mushrooms
• 2 Cloves Garlic...Minced
• 1 Tsp Dried Basil
• 1 T-Sp Chili Powder

• 1 Can (14oz) Diced Tomatoes
• 1/4 Onion Chopped
• 8oz Can Tomato Sauce (Low Sodium)
• 2 Tb-Sp Fat-Free Ricotta Cheese
• Pinch of salt and Pepper

1. In a large pot add the Water, Salt and Olive Oil and bring to the boil over high heat.
2. Add the Mushrooms and Pasta. Cook until Pasta is al dente ie firm when bitten
3. In a separate skillet combine the Ground Beef,Onions,Chili Powder,Basil and Pepper,
4. Cook until meat is no longer pink
5. Remove excess fat/water/Juices into a sieve
6. Replace the Ground Beef etc into skillet and pour in Tomato Sauce..Mix and Heat
7. Serve Pasta onto plates and pour skillet ingredients over each serving
8. Top each serving with a sprinkle of Ricotta

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT

CALS...390
PROTEIN...32g
CARBS...48g
FAT...7.8g
SAT FAT...2g
FIBRE...4g
SODIUM...155mg
SUGAR...6.8g