Bolognaise sauce

A versatile meat sauce that can be used for many different family favourites.

Cooking directions

• Heat oil in a large saucepan or large non-stick frypan with a lid.
• Add mince, garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes or until the mince is browned.
• Add vegetables and pasta sauce then cover saucepan with lid.
• Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is rich and thickened.
• Serve with cooked pasta, baked potatoes or baked kumara. Add a green salad or some steamed veggies to boost your veggie intake for the day.

Try:

• Using 2 tins chopped tomatoes and 2 teaspoons mixed herbs instead of a jar of pasta sauce.
• Making twice as much and freezing half for a quick easy meal at the end of a long day.
• Topping with mashed potato, sprinkling with grated cheese and baking in the oven for 30 minutes.
• Serving with steamed vegetables and mashed potato.
• Serving with our crunchy potato wedges.
• Using lean mince - it costs a bit more but has more flavour and less fat.

Thanks to www.vegetables.co.nz for this recipe.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 carrots, grated

2 courgettes, grated

2 cups sliced vegetables, mushrooms, peppers, corn, broccoli or celery work well

400 grams lean beef mince

1 jar of pasta sauce (500 gram jar)