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Pasta Bolognese Bake

15MINS
40MINS
Serves 4
422KCAL

This Pasta Bolognese Bake is a fantastic, slimming, yet filling meal you can enjoy when counting calories or following diet plans like Weight Watchers!

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NutritionPer Serving

Calories422
Carbs51g
Protein38g
Fat11g
Saturates3.3g
Sugars20g

Pasta Bolognese Bake - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there's important stuff to know in the blurb!

I don't think I love anything much more than a good Pasta Bake. This Pasta Bolognese Bake ticks all the boxes when it comes to slimming pasta bakes!

There are lots of slimming friendly Pasta bakes out there, so we thought we'd join the fray, and give you our take on the Pasta Bolognese Bake.

For more Pasta Bakes why not try some of these;

Turkey Ratatouille Pasta Bake
Chilli Pasta Bake
Rigatoni Pizza Pie

How Weight Watchers Friendly is this Pasta Bolognese Bake?

You need to count 14 Points per portion of this Pasta Bolognese Bake recipe if you're on WW Green.
You need to count 14 Points per portion of this Pasta Bolognese Bake recipe if you're on WW Blue.
You need to count 14 Points per portion of this Pasta Bolognese Bake recipe if you're on WW Purple.

How many calories are in this Bolognese Pasta Bake?

There are approximately 422 calories in this recipe which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category. Of course you could cut down on the pasta or increase the portion size as this recipe does make 4 very generous servings.

This Pasta Bolognese Bake is perfect if you're following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.

As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C.

Step 2

Mist a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat.

Step 3

Brown the onions lightly then add the minced beef, garlic, balsamic vinegar & herbs. Cook until browned.

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Step 4

Fill a pan with water & cook the pasta according to the instructions.

Step 5

Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, pepper, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, Henderson's Relish/Worcestershire Sauce, beef stock and red wine stock pot. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until carrots begin to soften

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Step 6

Check your pasta. If cooked drain and leave to one side.

Step 7

Mix the Pasta into the sauce. If your pan is oven safe, top with cheese & place in the oven. If it's not, place the pasta & sauce into an oven proof dish & top with cheese.

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Step 8

Bake for 10-15 minutes until your cheese has browned and serve!

What can I serve with this Pasta Bolognese Bake?

As this is quite a filling dish you can just have it on it's own, or with;

Whatever accompaniment you choose, don't forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.

How long can you keep the Pasta Bolognese Bake for in the fridge?

Once you've put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.

If you allow any left overs to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Pasta Bolognese Bake in the fridge for approximately 2 or 3 days.

Can I freeze this Pasta Bolognese Bake?

This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;

Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Defrost thoroughly before reheating (you can use the defrost setting on your microwave.)
Make sure it is piping hot all the way through before serving.

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Pasta Bolognese Bake

This Pasta Bolognese Bake is a fantastic, slimming, yet filling meal you can enjoy when counting calories or following diet plans like Weight Watchers!

Prep Time
15 MINS
Cook Time
40 MINS
WW
18 Smart
Points
KCals 422
Carbs 51G

WW Points:
Updating soon

Serving
Metric/Cups

Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 200°C
Mist a large frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and heat
Brown the onions lightly then add the minced beef, garlic, balsamic vinegar & herbs. Cook until browned
Fill a pan with water & cook the pasta according to the instructions
Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, pepper, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, Henderson's Relish/Worcestershire Sauce, beef stock and red wine stock pot. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until carrots begin to soften
Check your pasta. If cooked drain and leave to one side
Mix the Pasta into the sauce. If your pan is oven safe, top with cheese & place in the oven. If it's not, place the pasta & sauce into an oven proof dish & top with cheese.
Bake for 10-15 minutes until your cheese has browned & serve!

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