Spaghetti Bolognaise

Serves: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes

2 ½ serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
  • 500g dried spaghetti
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
Method:
  1. HEAT oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until softened.
  2. ADD beef mince, paprika, oregano, vegetable stock, black pepper and tomato paste and fry until mince has browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. STIR in zucchini, carrot and canned tomato.
  4. BRING to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  5. BRING a pot of water to the boil then add spaghetti. Cook for 12 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain.
  6. SERVE pasta with bolognaise mince, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
What's Great About It:

This healthy and delicious pasta dish is quick and easy to prepare. The classic bolognaise sauce can be paired with any pasta of your liking, or try adding leftovers to toast or a jacket potato for a simple and tasty meal that’s ready in minutes!