Chicken spaghetti bolognese

For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 30 mins

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 small carrot, grated

2 sticks celery, finely sliced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

400g chicken mince

410g can no-added salt tomato purée or tomato pasta sauce

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

400g dried spaghetti

120g mixed salad leaves, to serve

balsamic vinaigrette made with 2 teaspoons olive oil and
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken mince and cook, stirring, for 8-10 minutes until browned.

2 Add tomato purée, basil, thyme and half the parsley. Stir until well combined and mixture comes to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

3 Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water according to packet directions. Serve pasta topped with bolognese and remaining parsley, with salad and dressing on the side.

HFG tip

Want to boost the veg in your bolognese? Add some sliced mushrooms or grated zucchini once you’ve browned the chicken.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 640 cal

Kilojoules 2670 kJ

Protein 34 g

Total fat 18 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 83 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 5.8 g

Sodium 400 mg

Calcium 138 mg

Iron 4.6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.