By Tanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD
Pasta Bolognese is one of my all-time favorite foods. I wanted to give this classic recipe a modern, healthy twist.
This recipe is packed with nonstarchy vegetables, which add vitamins, minerals, fiber, and bulk, for minimal calories and carbs. I used mushrooms to give it a real meat-like feel; mushrooms are what give the sauce the heartiness and meatiness you expect of a Bolognese sauce, without using meat.
Mushrooms also provide fiber and a good amount of vegetarian protein.
I tell my clients, fiber and protein at every meal makes losing weight no big deal.
The sauce is bulked up by antioxidant-rich riced cauliflower too; which also adds fiber. Result is a completely vegetarian sauce with an actual meaty texture that’s high-fiber, high-protein and low sodium. Fiber is key to sustained weight management….