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Chunky Style Bolognese


  • Author: The road to loving my Thermo Mixer
  • Total Time: 35

Ingredients

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  • 500g beef mince
  • 5 shortcut bacon rashers, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 510g olive oil
  • 1 carrot, finely diced or grated
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1/2 capsicum, seeds removed and finely diced
  • 1 small zucchini, finely diced or grated
  • 400ml/380g passata, see blog for recipe
  • 1/3 cup of water
  • 1 beef stock cube
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon of herbamare salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 400g pasta, cooked according to packet instructions

Instructions

  1. Place oil, onion, garlic and bacon into a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry until onion is slightly translucent and aromatic. Stir often to avoid burning.
  3. Add vegetables and cook for 2 minutes to soften.
  4. Add mince is big chunks.
  5. Cook until browned breaking up mince to desired size and texture you like.
  6. Add remaining ingredients and cook on a low to medium heat for 20 minutes.
  7. Serve over pasta.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4