Ultimate spaghetti bolognese with ciabatta crumb
Vegetable loaded spaghetti bolognese
4 - 6
Serves
10 mins
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Mince is a Kiwi favourite – it’s tasty, versatile and affordable. Bolognese is a dish that can be incredibly delicious if it’s done well. The crumb adds a delicious texture – and if you do make it, there won’t be any left at the end, that’s a promise.
Mince is a Kiwi favourite – it’s tasty, versatile and affordable. Bolognese is a dish that can be incredibly delicious if it’s done well. The crumb adds a delicious texture – and if you do make it, there won’t be any left at the end, that’s a promise.
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Ingredients
Bolognese
600g Quality Mark beef mince
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion
chopped
4 garlic cloves
chopped
3 Tbsp tomato paste
½ cup red wine
400g chopped tomatoes
2 tsp brown sugar
250g button mushrooms
sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups beef stock
1 cup baby spinach
1 large courgette
grated
½ cup fresh chopped oregano
Ciabatta Crumb
1 Tbsp olive oil
⅓ loaf ciabatta bread
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crumbed
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
A pinch of salt
To Serve
spaghetti pasta
50g Parmesan cheese
shaved or grated
small handful of parsley
Method
To Make Bolognese
To Make Ciabatta Crumb
1
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pan over a high heat. Add the mince in batches and brown. Drain the mince and set aside in a bowl.
2
Heat another tablespoon of oil in the same pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
3
Increase the heat, add the tomato paste and stir for 3 minutes until it changes to a darker red colour. If using, add the red wine and let it bubble up for 30 seconds.
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4
Add the tomatoes, sugar, mushrooms, dried oregano, stock and the mince.
5
Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to your liking.
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6
Add the spinach, courgette and fresh oregano (try rubbing it in your hands first to release the oils) and simmer for a few minutes until the excess liquid has evaporated. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
7
Serve over al dente spaghetti and sprinkle with parmesan, the ciabatta crumb and parsley.
Nutrition Information per Serving (541g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 6 serves with 125g cooked spaghetti per serve.
Energy
3345kJ (799 kcal)
Protein
45.9g
Total Fat
16.8g
Saturated Fat
5.3g
Carbs
104.2g
Dietary Fibre
12.1g
Sodium
588mg
Iron
5.2mg
Zinc
6.3mg
Vitamin B12
1.0µg
