Hidden Veg Bolognese

Looking for a family-friendly dinner that sneaks a few extra vegetables into the mix? This Hidden Veg Bolognese is packed with flavour while incorporating grated zucchini and carrot into a rich beef mince sauce.

It's an easy weeknight dinner that's ideal for meal prep, family meals and households with fussy eaters. The vegetables soften into the sauce as it cooks, adding extra nutrition without changing the classic comfort-food appeal of a good bolognese.

Ingredients

• 800g lean beef mince
• 1 zucchini, grated
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ brown onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 x 700ml tomato passata
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• Spaghetti, to serve
• Grated cheese, to serve

Method

1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
3. Add the garlic, zucchini and carrot and cook until softened and reduced.
4. Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
5. Cook until the mince is browned.
6. Stir through the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.
7. Add the passata, dried herbs, salt and pepper.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes until thickened.
9. For an even smoother sauce, briefly blend the mixture before serving (optional).
10. Cook spaghetti according to packet instructions.
11. Serve with the bolognese sauce and grated cheese.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Make It At Home With Quality Ingredients

A great bolognese starts with quality beef mince. Using premium mince creates a rich, hearty sauce that works perfectly with the hidden vegetables in this recipe.

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Looking For A Richer Bolognese?

This Hidden Veg Bolognese is designed to be family-friendly and packed with extra vegetables. If you're after a heartier version with premium beef mince, free-range pork mince and bacon, give our Butcher's Bolognese a try.

Slow cooked for maximum flavour, it's the perfect option when you're looking for a rich, traditional-style meat sauce.

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Looking for quality beef mince, award-winning sausages and meal inspiration? Visit The Lucky Pig in Bentleigh or shop online for local delivery and click & collect.

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Bentleigh VIC 3204

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