Beef and hidden vegetable bolognese

Ingredients

For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

Our recipes use a 15 ml tablespoon. The standard Australian tablespoon holds 20 ml, so use three level teaspoons where a tablespoon is listed.

• 700 g lean beef mince
• 800 g canned diced tomatoes
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 zucchini, grated
• 200 g button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 g wholemeal spaghetti
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Brown the mince in the oil, breaking it up, until there is no pink meat.
2. 2Step 2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, zucchini and mushroom and cook for eight minutes.
3. 3Step 3. Stir in the tomato paste and tomatoes and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4. 4Step 4. Cook the spaghetti and serve the sauce over the top, hot right through.

Allergens for your selection

• Contains: Cereals containing gluten

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