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Lighter Italian recipes for those who love good grub without the calories
Spaghetti bolognese with hidden veggies
by Justine Pattison

This meaty bolognese hides lots of lovely vegetables, making it a healthy recipe for all the family.

Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a hand-held blender or a food processor.

This meal when served as six portions provides 355 kcal, 26g protein, 42g carbohydrate (of which 7.5g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 4g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.6g salt per portion.

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