Name: Perfect Spaghetti Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 60
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 500 g pork and veal mince; 1 can crushed tomatoes; 300 g streaky bacon rashers; 500 ml bolognese pasta sauce; 2 tbs tomato paste; 1 red onion large; 2 carrots grated; 2 beef stock cubes; 2 tsp crushed garlic; 1 bunch basil; 200 g parmesan; 500 g durum wheat pasta; 300 g cauliflower crumbed

by River86au Last updated on 08/02/2019

Using simple ingredients in a traditional way creates the perfect bolognese, and truly impresses friends and family. - River86au

Ingredients

500 g pork and veal mince
1 can crushed tomatoes
300 g streaky bacon rashers
500 ml Leggo's bolognese pasta sauce
2 tbs tomato paste
1 red onion large
2 carrots grated
2 beef stock cubes
2 tsp crushed garlic
1 bunch basil
200 g parmesan
500 g durum wheat pasta
300 g cauliflower crumbed

Method

Step 1

On oven proof paper, crisp up bacon at 150 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Be sure to pat down any excess fat with paper towels.
Step 2

On a medium high to heat brown mince in olive oil, and when browned add chopped onions and cook for a further 3 minutes until translucent.
Step 3

Add grated carrots and crumbed cauliflower.
Step 4

When the carrot has wilted, add your stock powder, or cubes and combine. This is a great time to check your bacon.
Step 5

Add tomato paste and cook it out - removing any raw bitter flavours - then bind the meat and vegetables together.
Step 6

Slowly add in the tin of crushed tomatoes and reduce down to desired texture. When complete, add 1 jar of Leggo's Bolognese sauce gradually.
Step 7

Simmer sauce on low for 30-40 minutes slowly reducing once more.
Step 8

Add pasta to a boiling pot with salt and olive oil. When cooked drain and set aside.
Step 9

Take out your bacon and cool to room temperature before breaking it apart by hand.
Step 10

Add torn basil to sauce, leaving some aside as garnish.
Step 11

Pour sauce over pasta and top with bacon bits, extra basil and parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Simply add extra vegetables as preferred to make the sauce go further. The cauliflower adds extra nutrition as it's a neutral flavour and a filler, and it hides very well in the sauce for children. Brushing bacon with maple syrup can add sweetness.