Pork Bolognese & Spaghetti
with Basil Pesto & Parmesan
Try this twist on spaghetti bolognese, with pork mince rather than the usual beef, plus 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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Ingredients
1 packet
spaghetti
(Contains Gluten; May be present Soy, Egg. )
1
carrot
1
Brown Onion
3 clove
garlic
1
apple
1 packet
pork mince
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 box
Crushed & Sieved Tomatoes
1 sachet
beef-style stock powder
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
1 bag
Mixed Leaves
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
30 g
butter
(Contains Milk; )
½ tsp
brown sugar
1 drizzle
balsamic vinegar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Cook 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.
Little cooks: Older kids can help add the pasta to the saucepan under adult supervision. Be careful, the water is boiling!
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop carrot, onion and garlic. Thinly slice apple.
Heat a large frying pan over high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook pork mince, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high, then add carrot and onion and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and garlic & herb seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add 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 the brown sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes.
Little cooks: Kids can help out with measuring the reserved pasta water.
Add 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 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 pork bolognese and spaghetti between bowls. Serve with salad.