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Spaghetti Bolognaise with Zucchini Noodles

A staple in many households, this spaghetti bolognaise will have you never looking at a jar of sauce in the supermarket again. The optional extras add more depth of flavour but aren’t necessary for a delicious meal. They are what I add if I want to take the bolognaise to the next level or if you want delicious comfort food on a cold day.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 4
Calories 517 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams pork mince use beef if you prefer, if you’ve never tried pork bolognaise give it a go!!
  • 1 small brown onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Red wine
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ tablespoon dried basil
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 4 zucchinis one per person
  • 1 teaspoon Salt and pepper
  • 50 grams parmesan cheese or tasty if that’s what you have on hand

Optional

  • 2 tablespoons homemade BBQ sauce (check the link for my recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 rashers of bacon

Instructions
 

  • Dice onion and finely chop the garlic cloves. Using a large frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic with olive oil over a medium heat until the onion is translucent.
  • If using the bacon, dice and add after 3 – 4 minutes, cooking until lightly crispy.
  • Add the pork mince meat and break up with a spatula or spoon. Cook over medium heat for approx 10 minutes or until there is no visible pink bits.
  • Add in the canned tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, basil and oregano. If you are using them, also add the BBQ sauce and balsamic vinegar.
  • Stir to thoroughly combine and taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper as required. Usually if you have used the bacon and stock paste, it will be salty enough.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer for approx 20 – 30 minutes until thickened. You want a reasonably dry sauce as the zucchini lets out a bit of water as you eat.
  • While it is simmering, spiralise your zucchini and shave your parmesan ready for serving.
  • Serve the bolognaise over zucchini, topped with cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 29gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 974mgPotassium: 1001mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 38.6mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 2.6mg
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