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Pasta bolognese recipe


I have really been enjoying cooking lately and experimenting with different things, this is more of a simple recipe and one that goes down so well with the kids, a simple bolognese sauce with things that are normally in your cupboard. 

We do normally bulk this out with some veggies for the girls which certainly adds to the flavour and can make the meal go even further. 

Recipe:

500g Mince meat, normally beef
1 x pasata carton
1 tbs tomato paste
1 tsp Garlic granules
1 tsp Onion granules  (better if you don't like the texture of cooked onions)
1 tsp Mixed herbs
Salt and pepper

Vegetables we add:

Mushrooms
Peppers
sweetcorn

Method:

1. Brown off your mince and drain excess oil then place back in the pan.
2. If you are using mushrooms or peppers then add now to slightly cook.
3. pour in the pasata and tomato paste and stir in well.
4. Add all your herbs and mix in well
5. leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally 
6. Serve with your favourite pasta, garlic bread and some grated cheese and enjoy.

It is honestly such a simply, cheap and yummy meals and certainly sills your belly, I would love you know if you give this a try. Check put my meals of the weeks over on my YouTube channel.

Victoria

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