🥘 Slimming World Friendly Old Fashioned Goulash

Ingredients (Serves 6–8):

• 1 pound (450g) whole wheat pasta (Syn-free when using plain dried pasta)
• 2 pounds (900g) extra-lean ground beef (5% fat or less, Syn-free)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (≈1 Syn total for the recipe)
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (Syn-free)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans petit diced tomatoes (Syn-free)
• 1 ½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Cheese (Healthy Extra A):
  • 120g reduced-fat cheddar, grated (counts as 4 servings of HEXA)

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Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta:
   Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta for about 3 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown the Meat:
   Spray a large non-stick skillet with low-calorie cooking spray (Frylight or similar). Add beef and onions. Cook for 6–7 minutes until beef is browned. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Build the Sauce:
   Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes.
4. Combine:
   Add the partly cooked pasta into the beef-tomato mixture. Stir well to combine.
5. Bake (Optional):
   Transfer to a large baking dish. Sprinkle with the reduced-fat cheddar. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy hot!