- 15 Ingredients
- 4 Method Steps
15 Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 brown onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped
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1 celery stick, trimmed, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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500g Coles Finest Carbon Neutral Beef Mince
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1/3 cup tomato paste
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2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
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1 tsp oregano leaves
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Large pinch ground nutmeg
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2 tsp sweetener
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1/2 cup water
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500g thin spaghetti
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Fresh basil leaves, to serve
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Parmesan cheese, shaved, to serve
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4 Method Steps
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Heat oil (1 tbsp olive oil) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion (1 brown onion, finely chopped), carrot (1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped), celery (1 celery stick, trimmed, finely chopped) and garlic (2 garlic cloves, crushed), stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add mince (500g Coles Finest Carbon Neutral Beef Mince). Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
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Add paste (1/3 cup tomato paste), tomatoes (2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes), oregano (1 tsp oregano leaves), nutmeg (Large pinch ground nutmeg), sweetener (2 tsp sweetener) and 1/2 cup cold water (1/2 cup water). Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta (500g thin spaghetti) in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
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Divide pasta among serving bowls. Spoon over sauce. Serve topped with cheese (Parmesan cheese, shaved, to serve) and fresh basil (Fresh basil leaves, to serve).
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Recipe Notes
Can I freeze spaghetti bolognese?
Bolognese sauce freezes really well and is an excellent cook-ahead and freeze dinner idea. Once the sauce is fully cooled, place it in freezer-safe bags (flatten for quick defrosting) or containers, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating and serving with freshly-cooked pasta. Then you have a quick bolognese bolognese sauce and super easy easy spaghetti bolognese ready to go!
How can I use up leftover bolognese sauce?
There so many clever things you can do with leftover bolognese sauce. The simple combination of ground beef and chopped vegetables make a versatile meat sauce. Stuff leftover meat sauce it in a pie or a burrito, toast it in a sandwich with some cheese, use it in a lasagne or simply serve with mash and polenta. For even more ideas check out what foodie guru Matt Preston does with his leftover bolognese.
Do you put milk in spaghetti bolognese?
Traditional bolognese sauce (ragu alla bolognese) from the city Bologna in Italy does in fact contain milk. Food writer Alison Adams says: "Milk was once a traditional ingredient in bolognese as the lactic acid breaks down tough meat. Anywhere from 2 tablespoons to a cup can be used and cooked off once the meat is browned,” she says. The addition of milk can also help reduce acidity of the tomatoes. You can also add a dash of red wine for mull full-bodied flavour (or, just sip it while you're cooking instead!).
Secret ingredients Australians add to spaghetti bolognese
From Vegemite to honey, Aussies swear by some rather unusual additions to their favourite dinner meal. Read the full list of ingredients Australians use to boost the flavour of spaghetti bolognese.
To finish, season well with salt and pepper and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. And, bake a little garlic bread to serve alongside your spag bol!
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* Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA (global standard) recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score indicates a healthier recipe. The value is based on the impact of macronutrients and micronutrients in the recipe.
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