Traditional spaghetti bolognese is often high in sodium, fat, and simple carbs while skimping on protein.
Meal Makeover Summary:
By using spaghetti squash vs pasta, my dish is lower in carbs while increasing the amount of fiber
A more natural sauce cuts down on added sugars
Using ground chicken and bacon instead of ground beef reduces fat and calories
Focusing on the sauce over the pasta when portioning Increases the protein/serving
Ashley’s vs Traditional Spaghetti Bolognese:
Pasta with 80% less carbs
Save over 100 calories/serving
Reduces sugars by nearly 50%/serving
The recipe happens to be gluten-free and dairy-free if you skip the Parmesan.
Get in 35g of lean protein packed with flavor with my Spaghetti Squash Bolognese recipe👇🏻
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