Delicious Courgetti Bolognese

Courgetti is such a fantastic alternative to pasta and incredibly low-calorie. My husband isn’t even a big fan of courgettes, and I was able to convert him over to the courgetti side. The texture is so similar to pasta that you can just about fool yourself. You can use a spiraliser to make courgetti, but it isn’t essential.

Delicious Courgetti Bolognese

Gretel Shaw

If you want your Bolognese to be a little healthier, you must try this delicious courgetti Bolognese. This is a beginner-friendly dish you'll absolutely love.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion - chopped
• 1 clove garlic - crushed
• 1 tablespoon tomato - puree
• 2 cubes chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon) - low salt
• 400 ml water - boiling
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce - low salt
• 4 medium courgettes also called zucchini (Courgettes French / Zucchini Italian) - spiralised or peeled
• 1 tablespoon basil - chopped
• 400 grams ground turkey (minced turkey)
• 150 grams mushrooms - closed cup and sliced
• 2 cans tomato - chopped
• 30 grams Parmesan cheese - grated
• 2 medium carrots - chopped into small pieces

Instructions

 

• Make up the stock and set it aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pan and fry the turkey mince.
• Scoop out and set aside once browned.
• Add onion and garlic to the pan and saute until soft.
• Add the carrot and cook for a few more minutes before adding the mushrooms.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the turkey meat back to the pan.
• Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and stock.
• Once the sauce is boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
• When the bolognese is nearly done, add the soy sauce.
• Add the remaining oil and add the courgette to a large frying pan.
• Cook the bolognese for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.
• Serve bolognese on top of the courgetti and top with basil and parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 31gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 1127mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5633IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

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