Spaghetti Bolognese
This Spaghetti Bolognese provides 36g protein and 638 calories per serving across 5 servings — a carb-forward meal for post-workout refueling. The sauce comes together on the stovetop in one cook; portion pasta separately to adjust carbs based on training intensity. Stick to measured servings when you're tracking macros instead of eyeballing pasta.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Carrots
- •Bell Pepper
- •93/7 Ground Beef(454g)
- •Tomato Paste(15g)
- •Wine, Red, Table(80g)
- •Tomato Sauce(680g)
- •Vegetable Bouillon Cube, Dry(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •2% Milk(45g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(454g)
- •1 teaspoon salt for the pasta cooking water
- •Parmesan Cheese
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in a large saucepan; add the onions, garlic, carrot, capsicum (or bell pepper and zucchini (if using). Fry until vegetables are soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes). Add the beef and fry until browned. Add the tomato paste; pour in the wine and boil until it has reduced and thickened. Reduce heat and stir in the Passata, vegetable stock powder (or salt), and oregano.
- 2Cover pan with a lid and simmer until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally (about 20-30 minutes). Turn off heat; add the cooking cream (or milk) and stir until combined.Season with salt and cracked black pepper, if desired.
- 3Cook the spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water. Drain; add 2 ladlefuls of the sauce and mix until pasta is covered. Divide between 6 serving dishes; top with extra sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
638
calories
36g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 94g
- Saturated fat
- 3.6g
- Sodium
- 746 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.5g
5 servings per batch · ~400g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spaghetti Bolognese have per serving?
Each serving contains 36g of protein and 638 calories, with 12g fat and 94g carbs. The carb-forward macro profile makes this ideal for post-workout nutrition when carb intake is a priority.
How long does Spaghetti Bolognese take to prep?
Quick prep on stovetop with 5 servings per batch means you can cover half a week of dinners in one cooking session. Active time per meal is low given the volume produced.
Is Spaghetti Bolognese good for muscle gain?
At 36g protein and 638 calories with 94g carbs per serving, this recipe works well for muscle gain phases where you need substantial carbohydrate intake to fuel training. The carb-to-protein ratio prioritizes workout performance and recovery.
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