Name: One pot bolognese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 500 gram beef mince; 400 gram jar pasta sauce; 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional); 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cup small pasta of choice; chopped parsley and grated parmesan, to serve (optional)

One pot bolognese

In this one-pot variation of spag bol, short pasta replaces spaghetti and is cooked with the sauce, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy.

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

30M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

500 gram beef mince

400 gram jar pasta sauce

1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional)

1/2 cup red wine

1/2 cup water

1 1/2 cup small pasta of choice

chopped parsley and grated parmesan, to serve (optional)

Method

1.Heat oil in a large saucepan on high. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes until tender.

2.Add mince. Brown well, breaking up with the back of a spoon as it cooks. Stir in sauce, mushrooms, wine and water. Bring to the boil.

3.Reduce heat. Stir in pasta. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender. Season to taste. Serve immediately topped with parsley and parmesan, if liked.

If desired, saute some finely chopped zucchini or carrot before adding mince. Substitute red wine with beef stock, water or red wine vinegar.
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