Amazing Veggie-Loaded BBQ Spaghetti Bolognese Bake
Serves 5
10 mins prep
30 mins cook
40 mins total
This Healthy BBQ Spaghetti Bolognese Bake has a veggie loaded ground beef filling flavored with barbecue sauce! A customizable bbq baked spaghetti bolognese with vegetables, leftover meat sauce or even spaghetti, it truly is an amazing pasta bake.
Pasta:
Filling:
Optional Topping:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook Pasta:
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in pot, add pasta, and cook for about 10 minutes until al dente (according to package instructions). Drain out most the liquid.
Cook Filling:
While pasta is cooking, heat a nonstick pot or saucepan over medium-high, pour 1 tsp oil and add meat. Break down into crumbs and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to plate and set aside.
Pour remaining oil on pan and fry onion, garlic, celery, broccoli, carrots and bell peppers until onions are translucent and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Return meat to pan, add broth, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 5 minutes till mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
Prepare Pie:
Pour filling into a 2 qt (8 cups) casserole dish, deep dish 9” pie plate or 8 x 8 " baking pan, and smooth out.
Spread cooked pasta on top, and optionally shredded cheese.
Bake for about 15 minutes.
