Try this winner spaghetti bolognese with veggies stirred through to add phenomenal flavour. Finished with the classic Italian combo of Parmesan and basil pesto, it's sure to become a new favourite.
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1 packet
beef mince
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 box
Crushed & Sieved Tomatoes
1 sachet
beef-style stock powder
1 bag
Mixed Leaves
1
carrot
1
onion
1 packet
spaghetti
(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
3 clove
garlic
1
apple
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk; )
olive oil
30 g
butter
(Contains Milk; )
1 pinch
brown sugar
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until 'al dente', 10 minutes. Reserve some pasta water (1/2 cup for 2 people / 1 cup for 4 people), then drain the spaghetti and return to the saucepan. Drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
TIP: 'Al dente' pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the brown onion, carrot and garlic. Thinly slice the apple.
Heat a large frying pan over a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, cook the beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-high, then add the onion and carrot and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and garlic & herb seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add the crushed & sieved tomatoes, some reserved pasta water (1/4 cup for 2 people / 1/2 cup for 4 people), the beef-style stock powder and a pinch of brown sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
Add the spaghetti, the butter, basil pesto and grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the mixed leaves, apple and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.
TIP: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen.
Divide the beef bolognese and spaghetti between plates. Serve with the apple salad.