Anna’s Low Fat Bolognese Sauce

March 13, 2024

Anna’s recipes have a magical quality—they consistently dazzle the taste buds. When the idea struck to reimagine her classic lasagne recipe for the Thermomix, we knew we were onto something special. And boy, were we right.

This recipe was chosen from Anna’s website. But let’s talk about this low-fat Bolognese sauce first. It’s not just any adaptation; it’s a testament to Anna’s culinary lineage, a modern take on her grandmother’s cherished recipe. She put it through the wringer, testing and tweaking until it emerged as a healthier version without compromising on flavours.

Gone are the heavy oils and fats, replaced with wholesome ingredients that still deliver that rich, savoury taste you expect from a classic Bolognese. It’s the kind of sauce that hugs every layer of pasta in your lasagne, infusing it with warmth and nostalgia.

So, if you’re ready to experience the best of both worlds—Anna’s timeless recipes and a healthier twist—then this low-fat Bolognese sauce is your ticket. Prepare to be amazed as you savour every bite of your guilt-free, yet utterly delicious lasagne, Thermomix made of course.

To make her Beef & Roasted Pumpkin Lasagne – here is the amazing recipe

Anna's Low Fat Bolognese Sauce

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  • Thermomix
This recipe is from Anna's Website
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Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Medium Carrots
  • 3 Sticks Celery
  • 1 Medium Yellow Capsicum
  • 1 Medium Red Capsicum
  • 1 Medium Brown Onion
  • 1 Large Zucchini
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic
  • 500 gm Heart Smart Beef Mince
  • 2 tsp Mixed dried herbs
  • 2 cups Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2-1 tsp Chilli flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Stock Paste Optional
  • 700 gm bottle of passata
  • Fresh basil & flat leaf parsley as much as you like

Instructions
 

  • Add vegetables in small chunks - NOT MUSHROOMS
    I do drain my liquid as I use homegrown vegetables
    3 Medium Carrots, 3 Sticks Celery, 1 Medium Yellow Capsicum, 1 Medium Red Capsicum, 1 Medium Brown Onion, 1 Large Zucchini, 2-3 cloves Garlic
  • 10 seconds | Speed 6
  • Now we are going to cook the vegetables - NO OIL
  • Put on lid and simmer basket
    10 mins | 120 degrees | Speed 2
  • Add Mince - broken up and stirred through
    500 gm Heart Smart Beef Mince
  • Put on lid and simmer basket
    5 mins | 120 degrees | REVERSE | Speed 2
  • Add Herbs, spices and passata
    2 tsp Mixed dried herbs, 2 tsp Smoked paprika, 1/2-1 tsp Chilli flakes, Salt & pepper, 1 tbsp Vegetable Stock Paste, 700 gm bottle of passata
  • Put on lid and simmer basket
    25 mins | 90 degrees | REVERSE | Speed 2.5
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add mushrooms and fresh herbs
    2 cups Mushrooms sliced, Fresh basil & flat leaf parsley
  • Put on lid and simmer basket
    25 mins | 90 degrees | REVERSE | Speed 2.5
  • Done

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