Spaghetti Bolognese
Cooking Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
285
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 500g extra lean beef mince
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 2 x 400g can diced tomatoes, no added salt
Method:
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium flame.
- Add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion has lightly browned. Increase heat to medium-high and add the mixed herbs. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the prepared vegetables and allow them to cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Then add the beef mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up the mince, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
- Add the tomato paste, water and diced tomatoes and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the flame to medium-low and cook, partially covered, stirring occasionally, for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Serve with wholemeal spaghetti and parmesan.
