EASY BEEF AND VEGGIE BOLOGNESE

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This is just plain old bolognese, with some shredded veggies added for nutrition. I usually use this method to "doctor" a commercial sauce, such as Ragu or Five Brothers.

Provided by Gingernut

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (750 g) jar pasta sauce (make sure it's a nice thick one, or make your own)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves
1 onion
2 medium zucchini, grated
2 medium carrots, grated
additional chopped vegetables, such as mushrooms, capsicum, celery, if wanted
500 g lean ground beef

Steps:

  • Brown the beef, drain fat, and set aside.
  • Saute onion, celery (if using) and garlic in a little oil till onion softens.
  • Add carrots, zucchini, and other veggies. Saute for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Return beef to pan with veggies.
  • Add pasta sauce. If you are using a plain sauce (like a passata), then season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. If you are using a commercial sauce that already has flavourings added, you should be able to get by without it.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes, or more if you have the time. Or less if you don't!
  • Serve over hot cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 677.6, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 13.9, Protein 20.4

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