Sauce for Pasta or Rice

300 gms lean minced beef
lg can diced tomatoes
1onion diced
2 carrots grated
1 cup grated zuccini
2 cloves of garlic crushed (or to taste)
1 tablespoon or more of dried or fresh Italian herbs
1 teaspoon port

In a non stick pan spray some olive oil cooking spray and cook the onion until soft. Add garlic and the carrot and Zuccini and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften. Romove from pan. Brown the mince using a little more spray if needed. Return the vegetables to the pan add the tomatoes, port and the herbs. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat ,cover and simmer for two or more hours. Serve over boiled rice or pasta.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CASONEWIE.