Mum's Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese

37 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Finely dice one brown onion and shred one carrot and one zucchini.
  2. 2Finely dice one brown onion and shred one carrot and one zucchini.
  3. 3Finely dice one brown onion and shred one carrot and one zucchini.
  4. 4Add the onion, carrot and zucchini to a pan with oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until they shrink to half the volume.
  5. 5Add the onion, carrot and zucchini to a pan with oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until they shrink to half the volume.
  6. 6Add the onion, carrot and zucchini to a pan with oil and cook for 5-7 minutes until they shrink to half the volume.
  7. 7Add 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.
  8. 8Add 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.
  9. 9Add 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.
  10. 10Cook the spices for one or two minutes.
  11. 11Cook the spices for one or two minutes.
  12. 12Cook the spices for one or two minutes.
  13. 13Add two heaped tablespoons of tomato paste and cook it out.
  14. 14Add two heaped tablespoons of tomato paste and cook it out.
  15. 15Add two heaped tablespoons of tomato paste and cook it out.
  16. 16Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 500g beef mince.
  17. 17Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 500g beef mince.
  18. 18Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 500g beef mince.
  19. 19Stir in 400ml of quality tinned tomatoes, 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of whole milk.
  20. 20Stir in 400ml of quality tinned tomatoes, 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of whole milk.
  21. 21Stir in 400ml of quality tinned tomatoes, 1 cup of beef stock and 1 cup of whole milk.
  22. 22Add 3-4 bay leaves and 1 tsp of sugar (optional).
  23. 23Add 3-4 bay leaves and 1 tsp of sugar (optional).
  24. 24Add 3-4 bay leaves and 1 tsp of sugar (optional).
  25. 25Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes or until it no longer seeps into the middle when stirred.
  26. 26Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes or until it no longer seeps into the middle when stirred.
  27. 27Simmer the sauce for at least 20 minutes or until it no longer seeps into the middle when stirred.
  28. 28Season to taste after simmering.
  29. 29Season to taste after simmering.
  30. 30Season to taste after simmering.
  31. 31Cook 350g of spaghetti.
  32. 32Cook 350g of spaghetti.
  33. 33Cook 350g of spaghetti.
  34. 34Combine the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.
  35. 35Combine the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.
  36. 36Combine the spaghetti with the bolognese sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

frying pan