For a slow-cooked spaghetti bolognaise that’s big on flavour, look no further than this tasty version by Super Food Ideas Best Spag Bol finalist, Annette Ryan.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 brown onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 medium carrot, very finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, very finely chopped
- 500g premium beef mince
- 250g premium pork mince
- 250g premium veal mince
- 140g tub tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 690g bottle tomato passata sauce
- 1 cup Massel beef stock (see note)
- 1 cup pinot noir
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded
- 550g spaghetti, cooked
- Grated parmigiano cheese, to serve
Method
- Step 1Heat oil in a large, deep, heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion has softened.
- Step 2Add carrot and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Increase heat to high. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned.
- Step 3Add tomato paste and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add passata, stock and wine. Stir to combine. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Add bay leaves and thyme. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Cook, partially covered, for 1 hour or until thickened. Remove and discard thyme stems and bay leaves.
- Step 5Divide pasta between bowls. Top with sauce. Serve with parmigiano.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
Nutrition
3444 kj
Energy
31g
Fat Total
9g
Saturated Fat
8g
Fibre
50g
Protein
110mg
Cholesterol
526.14mg
Sodium
9g
Carbs (sugar)
77g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Annette used Moredough Kitchens beef stock.
- Author: Annette Ryan
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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