Veg Packed BologneseServes 47 Plant Points
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Veg Packed Bolognese


Serves 4

7 Plant Points

Plant Packed

Our veg-packed bolognese is a hearty and nutritious twist on the classic Italian dish, bursting with flavour and wholesome goodness. Packed with a colourful array of vegetables such as carrots, celery, and red peppers, this bolognese sauce is a delicious way to sneak in extra nutrients. Serve over your favourite pasta for a satisfying and wholesome meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 tbsp of olive oil

  • 2 celery sticks

  • 2 carrots

  • 1 red pepper

  • 400g of beef or lamb mince

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1/2 tsp of dried thyme

  • 1/2 tsp of dried oregano

  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes

  • 500ml of chicken, beef or veg stock.

  • 100g of tomato puree

  • 2 tbsp of balsamic

  • salt and pepper

  • 400g of pasta (chickpea, lentil or brown rice)

Method:

  1. Roughly chop the onion, carrot, celery, pepper and garlic. Pop into a blender and blend until finely chopped, roughly 30 seconds.

  2. Heat the oil in a large pot, add the veggies, salt and pepper. Fry for 5- 10. mins then move the veg to the side and fry the mince until brown.

  3. Mix together then add the tomatoes, stock, and puree season then simmer for 1 hour then add the balsamic. 

  4. You can serve now but ideally simmer for another 2 hours on low.

  5. Serve with cooked pasta.