Chunky Bolognese soup with penne

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Preparation and cooking time

  • Prep:10 mins
  • Cook:35 mins
  • Easy
  • Serves 4

This healthy, filling lunch provides a good balance of protein and carbs from lean steak mince and wholemeal pasta โ€“ ideal to aid muscle recovery after exercise

Nutrient Unit
kcal 337
fat 9g
saturates 4g
carbs 35g
sugars 17g
fibre 9g
protein 24g
salt 0.6g
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp rapeseed oil
  • 3 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 large carrots, finely diced
  • 2 celery sticks, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 250g pack 5% fat steak mince
  • 500g carton passata
  • 1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 100g wholemeal penne
  • 45g finely grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Method

  • STEP 1
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Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onions for a few mins. Add the carrots, celery and garlic, then fry for 5 mins, stirring until the vegetables start to soften.

  • STEP 2

Add the meat and stir well so it breaks down as it cooks. Once itโ€™s turned brown, add the passata and bouillon along with 1.3 litres of boiling water. Add the paprika, thyme and some black pepper. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins.

  • STEP 3
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Tip in the penne and cook for 12-15 mins until tender. Stir through the cheese, then ladleย into bowls. Sprinkle over extra cheese, if you like.

  • STEP 4

If you’re following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve two portions on the first day. Cool the remaining soup, remove the thyme and chill. Will keep for up to seven days. Reheat in a pan, adding some water if itโ€™s thickened.

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