Mum's Aussie Weeknight Bolognese
Mum's Aussie Weeknight Bolognese
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic finely chopped
- 750 g beef mince
- 5 slices bacon diced, 150 g / 5.29 oz
- 60 ml red wine
- 800 g chopped tomatoes
- 1 carrot grated
- 1 zucchini grated
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 500 g pasta
Instructions
- 1
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the 1 onion and 2 tsp garlic and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
2 min - 2
Add the 750 g beef mince and 5 slices bacon and continue to fry for 5 minutes until browned.
5 min - 3
Pour in 60 ml red wine and cook until liquid evaporates, around 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer.
5 min - 4
Add the 1 carrot and 1 zucchini, frying for another minute or two and mixing well.
- 5
Now pour in the 800 g chopped tomatoes, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tbsp tomato sauce / ketchup and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir through until well combined and continue to simmer on medium low for around 10 minutes.
10 min - 6
Meanwhile, cook the 500 g pasta according to packet directions. Drain and either add to the sauce and stir through or place into serving dishes and top with the Bolognese sauce.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)

