Spaghetti Bolognaise Loaded with Mushrooms

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 minsCategory,
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 500 g beef mince
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
 1 small zucchini, grated
 1 small carrot, grated
 2 cans crushed tomatoes
 1.50 cups water or stock
 2 tsp dried oregano
 salt & pepper
 400 g Spaghetti
 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1

Heat oil in a large saucepan, over high heat, add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes till translucent. Tip in mince and cook for 3 minutes till browned. Stir in tomato paste and fry for 1 minute. Add in mushrooms, zucchini and carrot. Stir to combine.

2

Add tomatoes, water or stock, dried oregano and season with salt and pepper.

3

Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 35-40 minutes till sauce has thickened.

4

Cook spaghetti in a large saucepan of boiling water as packet directs till al dente. Drain pasta and serve with bolognaise and topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 500 g beef mince
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 200 g button mushrooms, sliced
 1 small zucchini, grated
 1 small carrot, grated
 2 cans crushed tomatoes
 1.50 cups water or stock
 2 tsp dried oregano
 salt & pepper
 400 g Spaghetti
 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Bolognaise Loaded with Mushrooms