Kastaar / Kastart Pasta Bolognese

Name: Kastaar / Kastart Pasta Bolognese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers (238 grams); 2 medium yellow bell peppers (238 grams); 2 medium green bell peppers (238 grams); 8 small celery stalks (136 grams); 12 slices pickles (84 grams); 4 medium carrots (244 grams); 4 medium onions (440 grams); 8 cloves garlic, minced (24 grams); 8 tbsp dry spaghetti seasoning mix (45.4 grams); 4 tbsp tomato paste (64 grams); 12 tbsp ketchup (180 grams); 6 tsp sambal oelek; 2000 grams beef and pork mince; 4 beef bouillon cubes (16 grams); 4 cups half and half cream (968 grams); 8 tbsp unsalted butter (114 grams); 2 cups water (473 grams); 1200 grams pasta sauce or marinara; 4 tbsp crumbled bay leaf (optional, 7.2 grams); 400 grams emmental cheese, sliced; 1200 grams dry spaghetti (thin capellini type)

5 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

Updated at: Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:26:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1211.5 kcal (61%)

Total Fat61.7 g (88%)

Carbs103.5 g (40%)

Sugars20.8 g (23%)

Protein58.6 g (117%)

Sodium1545.9 mg (77%)

Fiber7.4 g (26%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Step 1 Finely chop bell peppers, celery, pickles, carrots, onions, and garlic. Sauté in 1 tbsp butter until softened. Add spaghetti seasoning and cook 5 minutes. Stir in sambal, ketchup, and tomato paste with 2 cloves garlic. Cook 1 minute, then add pasta sauce, bouillon cubes, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend the sauce until smooth.

Step 2

Step 2 In a separate pan, cook the minced meat with 1 tbsp butter and a splash of water, seasoning with spaghetti mix. Cook until just browned without large lumps, then add to the blended sauce.

Step 3

Step 3 Stir in the cream and let the sauce simmer 10 minutes on low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Step 4 Cook spaghetti until al dente. Serve pasta topped with sauce and slices of emmental cheese.

Step 5

Step 5 For the best flavor, make the sauce a day in advance and reheat before serving.