Name: Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 700 grams Mince Beef; Salt & Pepper; 1 Large Brown Onion (Peeled and Diced); 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 cup Carrot (grated); 1 cup Zucchini (grated); 400 grams Fresh Tomatoes (diced); 1 tin Whole Tomatoes (drained); 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves; 2 Bay Leaves; 20 grams Butter (cubed)

Spaghetti Bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese

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Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive Oil
700 grams Mince Beef
Salt & Pepper
1 Large Brown Onion Peeled and Diced
1 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 cup Carrot grated
1 cup Zucchini grated
400 grams Fresh Tomatoes diced

or

1 tin Whole Tomatoes drained
1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
2 Bay Leaves
20 grams Butter cubed

Instructions

Place a large, heavy bottomed frying pan on high heat.
Add oil and swirl to cover pan, when its very hot add mince, salt and pepper and brown- cook for about 5 minutes or until meat juices have evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Add onion and saute for 1-2 minutes
Add garlic and tomato paste, stirring to coat the meat.
Once tomato paste has started sticking to the bottom of the pan and the meat is reddish, add the carrot, zucchini and diced tomato.
Stir to thoroughly combine then add oregano, bay leaves and butter.
Place a lid on top, bring to the boil then turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Check for seasoning then leave to rest for 5-10 minutes for flavours to meld.
Cook pasta according to packet instructions and serve meat sauce over pasta garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

This a family favorite – I had a lot of tomatoes going bad so this was a great way to use them up.
The butter at the end really gives this sauce a richer taste, however if you are not happy with the addition, simply leave it out.
This recipe also works well with minced lamb and pork.
Recipe created by Camilla Baker for Kidspot, New Zealand’s best recipe finder.