Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese

Dinner - Loaded Spaghetti Bolognese.

INGREDIENTS

• 500gms (ideally grass fed organic) beef mince 

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

• 1 carrot, finely diced

• 1 zucchini, finely diced

• 1 capsicum, finely diced

• ½ broccoli head diced

• 4 roma tomatoes, cubed

• 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped mushrooms

• 10 pitted olives, finely sliced

• 1/3 cup tomato paste

• 1 can crushed tomatoes (look for organic BPA free) 

• 1 1/2 cups organic pasatta

• 3 bay leaves

• 1 handful of fresh herbs (basil & parsley) 

• Grated cheese to finish

• salt and pepper to season
• pasta of choice or zucchini noodles for serving

Sautee onion, garlic and carrot on a medium heat in a good lug of olive oil till the vegetables soften and begin to caramelise.
2. Add mince & garlic, cook till brown.
3. Add all other ingredients, season well, stir thoroughly and then cover the pot with its lid bringing the bolognese to a soft boil, then turn to simmer.
4. Ideally longer you simmer the more depth of flavour will develop, I cook mine for minimum of 1 hour or until a thick rich sauce.
5. Serve on al dente pasta or zoodles and finish with shavings of parmesean.