Espaguete à Bolonhesa

Espaguete à Bolonhesa is a rich and hearty Brazilian pasta dish that features a flavorful halal meat sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for a cozy dinner, bringing together Italian influences and Brazilian flair.

Ingredients

• Spaghetti - 200 grams
• Halal ground beef - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 small, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Canned tomatoes - 400 grams, crushed
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh basil - 5 leaves, chopped
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
4. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the halal ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
6. Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce, stirring to combine.
7. Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the halal ground beef, beneficial for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains vegetables like carrots and celery, which provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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