Bolognese with Rice Noodles

Diet and nutritionDiet and meal planningGluten-free dietCKD diet
Bolognese with Rice Noodles, suitable for CKD stages 1-4 and transplant. Low in phosphorus and protein. Total prep and cook time: 1hr 10mins
Meal TypeDinner, Lunch, Main course 
DietsDairy free, Gluten free, Low cholesterol, Low fat, Low phosphorus, Nut free 
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 5
  • 5½ oz of ground beef or turkey
  • 2 medium onions, chopped in cubes
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut in cubes
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated or chopped finely
  • 1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste (low salt)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tsp cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz Rice noodles
Bolognese with Rice Noodles
Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 40 min, Total: 1 hr 10 min

Bolognese Sauce

  1. In a deep skillet, sauté onions in oil until soft.
  2. Add the beef and brown for 1-2 minutes while stirring.
  3. Add the eggplant and continue to stir for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the remainder of the ingredients, except for the cornstarch and olive oil.
  5. Bring to a boil, lower the fire and cook covered on medium flame for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking that it is not burning.
  6. Mix the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water, add to the skillet while stirring.
  7. Bring to a boil again for 1/2 a minute and remove from the fire.

Rice Noodles

  1. Soak the noodles in a large amount of boiling water, take off the heat for 10 minutes, or cook in boiling water for 2 minutes.
  2. Rinse and mix with sauce mixture.
  3. Add the olive oil, mix and serve.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 424
  • Carbohydrates 62.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber 6 g
  • Protein 13.9 g
  • Fat 12.9 g
  • Saturated Fat 2 g
  • Sodium 148.9 mg
  • Potassium 601.4 mg
  • Calcium 50.3 mg
  • Phosphorus 210 mg