Five A Day Spag Bol
Spaghetti bolognese is a family favourite and a recipe every kid needs to know how to cook. This recipe packs in 2 of your five a day per serving.
Servings Prep Time
6people 5minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 5minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 500g Lean Mince Steak
  • 1Large onionDiced
  • 3 – 4Cloves garlicCrushed
  • 1Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 Green Pepper
  • 1Medium carrotGrated
  • 2 celery sticksFinely chopped
  • 6-8 mushroomsChopped
  • 680g PassataOr 2 cans of chopped tomatoes
  • 1tbsp tomato puree
  • 1tsp Dried Oregano
  • 450g Spaghetti
  • grated cheeseTo serve
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy based pan over a medium heat.
  2. Add the mince and cook until brown
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, stirring all the time.
  4. Cook the spaghetti according to the pack instructions.
  5. Add red and green pepper, grated carrot, celery and mushrooms and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Open the passata or tinned tomatoes and add to the saucepan with the tomato puree and oregano . Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 10-15minutes
  7. Drain the spaghetti and serve with the bolognese and a little grated cheese.