Home Made Bolognaise Sauce Loaded with Veg and Cheese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 239.0
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 73.8 mg
  • Sodium: 191.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 29.7 g

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Introduction

Bolognaise Sauce with Loads of Veggies. Feels more indulgent than it is! Great for kids Bolognaise Sauce with Loads of Veggies. Feels more indulgent than it is! Great for kids
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Sauce:
    250g Baby Plum Tomatoes (Whole)
    Roasted Red Peppers
    3 Cloves of Garlic (Whole)
    15 Fresh Basil Leaves
    1 tbsp Sundried Tomato Pesto
    2 Large Chopped Carrots
    1 tsp Sugar

    For the Bolognaise:
    1kg Lean Beef Mince (5% fat)
    1 Cup Mushrooms (chopped)
    1 Med Onion Chopped
    2 Cloves Garlic
    Dash of Salt and Pepper to taste
    100g Ricotta Cheese
    0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (Grated)

Directions

For the sauce:
Place the Tomatoes, Peppers, Carrots, 3 Cloves of Garlic, Basil Leaves, Pesto and Sugar in a food Processor and blend as finely as you prefer. (I make this almost smooth). Simmer this sauce on the stove for about 20 minutes

For the Bolognaise:
Saute the chopped onions, 2 cloves of garlic and mushrooms first, then add the Beef Mince and fry until nicely browned. Add seasonings. Add the above sauce, ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir and serve with Spagetti

Serves 8 (1 cup servings)

For variation, you can add a green chilli for a little heat or some smoked paprika for a more mexican taste (though leave out the basil and substitute oregano)


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLAIREAJACKSON.