Green Beans Bolognese

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and hearty Green Beans Bolognese, the ultimate low-carb twist on a classic Italian dish. Tender-crisp green beans replace pasta as the foundation, perfectly complementing the rich, slow-simmered Bolognese sauce made with ground beef (or plant-based meat), aromatic vegetables, and a fragrant blend of oregano and basil. A splash of red wine deepens the flavors while crushed tomatoes and tomato paste create a velvety, robust base. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and a touch of parsley, this dish is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Ready in under an hour, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy evenings or when you're looking for a lighter, vegetable-forward version of a beloved comfort food classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, finely diced
• 250 grams ground beef or plant-based meat
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 400 grams crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 125 milliliters red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef or plant-based meat to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until browned.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine simmer for 3-4 minutes, until mostly evaporated.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful.

Step 8

Divide the cooked green beans among serving plates or a serving platter.

Step 9

Spoon the Bolognese sauce over the green beans.

Step 10

Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your Green Beans Bolognese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1803.4 grams (1803.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1584

Total Fat 94.80g	122%
Saturated Fat 34.10g	171%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 240mg	80%
Sodium 3599mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 93.80g	34%
Dietary Fiber 31.40g	112%
Total Sugars 45.40g
Protein 79.50g	159%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1037mg	80%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 4059mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.2%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 24.3%