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One Pot Pasta Bolognese

Name: One Pot Pasta Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ strip Bacon; ⅛ medium Onion; ¼ stalk, small Celery; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ dash Salt; ⅛ dash Black pepper; 3 oz Ground beef; ⅛ tsp Chili powder; ½ tbsp Tomato paste; ½ cup Tomatoes; ¼ cup Chicken broth; ½ tsp Thyme; 2 oz Spaghetti; ½ tbsp 2% milk; ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese; ½ tbsp, chopped Basil

Per 1 serving · 368 g · 16 ingredients

Calories

525

26%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
28g
21% of calories
Carbs
56g
42% of calories
Fat
22g
37% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of One Pot Pasta Bolognese (368 g) has 525 calories, with 28 g of protein, 56 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (42% of calories). It is high in protein (55% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and thiamine (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 40% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

143cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.2g

Net carbs

49g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

6.2g

9.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein55%
Dietary fiber22%
Thiamine52%
Riboflavin (B2)31%
Niacin63%
Vitamin B642%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C17%
Vitamin E15%
Vitamin K13%
Choline15%
Calcium13%
Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium24%
Saturated fat40%
Cholesterol22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 40 min

1
Warm a Dutch oven or large deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped bacon until lightly crisp and fat renders. Add onion, celery, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 5–10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and thyme.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cover for 5 minutes. Uncover, remove thyme sprigs if used, add the spaghetti (break in half if needed to submerge), and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 12–15 minutes.
4
Stir in the milk, Parmesan, and basil. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (368 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	43 μg	5%
Vitamin C	16 mg	17%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	16 μg	13%
Thiamine	1 mg	52%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	31%
Niacin	10 mg	63%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	42%
Folate (B9)	165 μg	41%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	83%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	22%
Choline	83 mg	15%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	129 mg	13%
Iron	6 mg	72%
Potassium	915 mg	19%
Magnesium	79 mg	19%
Phosphorus	341 mg	49%
Zinc	5 mg	45%
Copper	0.5 mg	53%
Manganese	1 mg	37%
Selenium	52 μg	95%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	9 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	342 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	30 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.2 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0.4 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	8,428 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	1 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	9 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	14 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	35 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 525 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

100min
Walking (3.5 mph)
63min
Cycling (moderate)
44min
Running (6 mph)
74min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in One Pot Pasta Bolognese?

One serving of One Pot Pasta Bolognese (1 serving) has 525 calories, which works out to 143 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is One Pot Pasta Bolognese high in protein?

It provides a solid 28 g of protein per serving (55% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is One Pot Pasta Bolognese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 49 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in One Pot Pasta Bolognese?

545 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in One Pot Pasta Bolognese?

9.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (368 g)

Calories525

% Daily Value*

Total fat 22g	28%
Saturated fat 8g	40%
Trans fat 1g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 545mg	24%
Total carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary fiber 6.2g	22%
Total sugars 9.1g
Protein 28g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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