Classic Creamy Bolognese
About the recipe:
Eating pasta is NOT unhealthy!!! There are a lot of people that think that pasta is an “unhealthy” meal. I believe that the “unhealthy” part comes from the nutrients people don’t eat when they have pasta. Pasta on it’s own is not necessarily a balanced meal. That’s why I love this pasta, because it packs all the nutrients in! We have fat, fiber, protein, carbs, phytonutrients! We got all the goods with this pasta :)
Making the recipe:
This is a fairly simple dish. The longest part is truly waiting for the water to boil. This dish can easily be remixed as well, which I love, because it’s always a great idea to switch up your veg, and keep things fresh!
Remix the ingredients: Some other great options to add to this dish are chopped cauliflower, chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, varieties of squash, and other veggies that may be in season. Play around with it and add your favorites.
The pasta: There is an abundance of Gluten free and also grain free pasta on the market. I recommend finding one that is minimal ingredients (no gums), gluten free and organic. Some of my favorites are Jovial Grain Free Cassava Pasta Fusilli (I also love their Brown rice Tagliatelle) and GoGo Quinoa Rice and Quinoa noodles. There are also a lot of lower carb options out there too, like konjac noodles. (I do find that these are a little chewier in texture, but still pretty good) One of my absolute favorite ways of making a delicious, wholesome and hearty pasta bowl, is filling the bottom with spaghetti squash, then topping with the One Pot Bolognese (which has the Fusilli pasta noodles mixed in). Adding spaghetti squash helps to add volume, to fill you up and you still get a bit of the other noodle for a more satisfying pasta!
The Parmesan: If you are dairy-free, just leave this out! I tend to be ok with a bit of aged Parmesan, as it’s much lower in lactose since it is fermented longer the lactose is digested. It is absolutely not necessary and tastes so delicious without it too! Or there are dairy free options out there that you could always top with.
The Coconut Cream: I know this part may sound weird, but I promise it doesn’t taste like coconut. It just gives the sauce a rich creaminess that is so yummy! But you can always leave that out if you want, or use a bit of heavy cream.
Final thoughts:
Enjoy the pasta!! It’s delicious and I hope you love it too, its a staple in our household, because it’s such an easy recipe!
Classic Creamy Bolognese
Ingredients
- 1 lb of Grass Fed Beef (I get from Sunday Farms)
- 2 large carrots diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup broccoli chopped small
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 Jar of Tomato Sauce no added sugars (I like to use Rao's or Carbone's Tomato Basil )
- 1/4 cup Coconut Cream
- Seasoning:
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Few shakes of Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Few shakes of garlic powder (to taste)
- Parmesan to top (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, over medium/low heat, saute all of the veggies together, until they are softened. Once softened add the ground beef and seasonings. Thoroughly cook the beef and mix. Add the tomato sauce and let simmer for 10-15 mins.
- While simmering, cook your pasta in a large pot of water. Once cooked, strain and toss with a bit of olive oil.
- Add the coconut cream and a bit of parmesan to your sauce (if desired, will make it creamier). Once thoroughly combined, add your pasta. Voila!
- Enjoy!
Notes
Favorite pastas to use: Jovial Cassava Fussili, or GoGo Quinoa Rice and Quinoa Noodles. Other great options would be lentil pastas.
Sauces: Lots of great tomato sauces out there. Make sure to read the label and choose sauces with no added sugars!! I like Rao's and Carbone.
