Beef and Bacon Bolognese
Who doesn’t love a good bolognese! This one’s full of flavour and hidden vegetables.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 4
Beef and Bacon Bolognese
Stage 1:
2 tsp minced garlic
1 large carrot, finely diced
2 white cup mushrooms, diced
1 red onion, finely diced
Stage 2:
1 tbsp basil, finely chopped
500g lean mince beef
3 pieces short cut bacon, diced
⅓ cup tomato paste
Stage 3:
400g can crushed tomatoes
1 cup good quality beef stock
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Stage 4:
400g pasta of choice
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
01 Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add stage 1 ingredients and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
02 Add stage 2 ingredients and cook for 5 minutes.
03 Add stage 3 ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for at least 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid for last 5 minutes.
04 Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce and parmesan to pasta. Toss and serve.
Dietaries:
To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten free pasta. To make dairy free omit the cheese.
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