A MOTHER has left the internet gobsmacked after showing off how she makes spaghetti bolognese for her kids.
Not only were concerned by the very “overcooked pasta,” but others were baffled by the sauce the added to the meal.
A mother has left the internet totally divided after sharing her unique spaghetti bolognese recipeCredit: TikTok/@whoyatalkingtoo
While many were concerned by the mince and sauce used, others questioned how long Shannon had cooked her pasta forCredit: TikTok/@whoyatalkingtoo
But that’s not all, as some went as far to call the meal “criminal,” while many claimed it was enough to make
It comes after Shannon, a from the , who has children aged seven, four and one, took to to share her for the classic dish many Brits love.
As she held up a pack of 5% fat frozen beef mince and some spaghetti, she said: “Let’s make .”
First things first, Shannon added a generous glug of oil to a pan, followed by her frozen mince.
Then, in a pan of water, the mother added her spaghetti and a very generous amount of salt.
To season her mince, Shannon used garlic granules and moments later, a stock cube.
Shannon didn’t confirm how long she cooked her pasta for, but later in the video, she showed off the much-loved carb, which had gone claggy and turned the water a dark shade of beige.
Rather than draining the pasta, the mother used a pasta server to add the pasta to the mince.
There’s no chopped tomatoes in this recipe, as instead, Shannon used a jar of tomato and mascarpone sauce, which she nabbed from .
Once all mixed together, Shannon dished up the quick and easy meal for her three young kids.
She sprinkled some cheese over the dish and completed the meal by serving up an entire apple for each of her children.
Social media users react
But Shannon’s clip, which was posted under the username @ whoyatalkingtoo , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 774,700 views.
were horrified by Shannon’s meal and quickly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts.
Did you boil your pasta in PVA glue or something?
TikTok user
One person said: “Are you sure that ? Looks more like porridge.”
Another added: “Frozen mince, jar sauce, overcooked pasta. There’s so many things going wrong here.”
A third commented: “Please read the instructions for the pasta. That gelatinous sludge is criminal.”
What a balanced plate looks like
How can you make sure you are eating a balanced, filling and nutritious plate at every meal?
Think of your plate divided into different food groups – protein, carbs, fat and fruit and veg.
Protein: David Wiener, training and nutrition specialist at AI-based lifestyle and coaching app Freeletics , told The Sun: “Aim for one to two palm-size portions of lean protein in each meal.”
Protein includes meat (chicken, turkey, pork, beef), beans, peas, lentils and fish.
The NHS Eatwell Guide says to choose lean cuts of meat and mince, and eat less red and processed meat like bacon, ham and sausages.
Aim for at least two portions (two x 140g) of fish every week, one of which should be oily, such as salmon, sardines or mackerel.
Carbs: Carbohydrates should make up about a third of your plate, or a fist-sized portion.
The Eatwell Guide says: “Choose higher fibre or wholegrain varieties, such as wholewheat pasta and brown rice, or simply leave the skins on potatoes.
“There are also higher fibre versions of white bread and pasta.
“Starchy foods are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet.”
Fat: Generally the advice is to think of fat like a thumb-sized amount on your plate.
The Eatwell Guide says: “Remember all types of fat are high in energy and should be eaten in small amounts.
“These foods include chocolate, cakes, biscuits, sugary soft drinks, butter, ghee and ice cream.
“They’re not needed in our diet, so should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts.”
But a small amount is still essential for the diet. Try and eat more unsaturated fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil), which are healthier than saturated fats (butter, hard cheese, sour cream).
Fruit and veg: David says: “Make sure you also get lots of colourful fruit and vegetable carbohydrates too.
“Aim for at least five of these portions a day.
“One to two fist-sized portions of fruits and vegetables with every meal is generally recommended.”
Fruit and veg can be fresh, frozen, tinned or dried. You can roast, boil, steam or grill veggies.
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and asked: “Did you boil your pasta in PVA glue or something?”
Whilst one woman claimed: “My Italian just passed out.”
However, others were eager to slam the trolls and praised the mother for “giving it a go.”
Not everyone can be great at everything, but you’re giving it a go
TikTok user
One woman wrote: “Shame on you all in the comments, at least her kids are fed!!!
“Some children don’t even have who cook for them, her kids are lucky to have a mum who loves them.”
A second agreed: “At least she tried.”
And another acknowledged: “Not everyone can be great at everything, but you’re giving it a go.”
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