Mum's Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese

37m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely dice one brown onion and shred one carrot and one zucchini.
  2. 2Add the onion, carrot and zucchini to a pan with oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until they shrink to half the volume.
  3. 3Add 200g sliced mushrooms (optional), 120g fresh spinach (recommended), 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried thyme, salt and pepper and a handful of fresh parsley.
  4. 4Cook the spices for one or two minutes.
  5. 5Add two heaped tablespoons of tomato paste and cook it out.
  6. 6Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 500g beef mince.
  7. 7Stir in 400ml of quality tinned tomatoes, 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of whole milk.
  8. 8Add 3-4 bay leaves and 1 tsp of sugar (optional).
  9. 9Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes or until it no longer seeps into the middle when stirred.
  10. 10Season to taste after simmering.
  11. 11Cook 350g of spaghetti.
  12. 12Combine the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 brown onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 zucchini, shredded
  • 200 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 120 g fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 heaped tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 400 ml quality tinned tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 350 g spaghetti
  • 1 Parmesan

Equipment

frying pan