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Beef & Mushroom Bolognese

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins

 400 g button, cup or flat mushrooms
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 brown onion, finely chopped
 2 garlic cloves, crushed
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 400 g beef mince
 800 g can diced tomatoes
 0.50 cup basil leaves, shredded
 500 g tortellini pasta
 Finely grated parmesan & basil leaves, to serve
1

Finely chop mushrooms by hand, or alternatively, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.

2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms, increase heat to high and cook for 5 minutes or until moisture has almost evaporated. Add tomato paste, cook stirring for 1 minute.

3

Add mince, cook, breaking up mince with wooden spoon, until mince changes colour. Add tomatoes and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in basil and season.

4

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions. Drain and return to pan. Stir through mushroom sauce, parmesan and extra basil.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4