Yummy Pumpkin and Carrot Beef Bolognaise

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Ingredients

500 g Spaghetti

1 Tbsp Olive oil

1 Brown onion, finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

500 g Beef mince

2 Celery sticks, finely chopped

1 Large carrot, finely chopped

2 Zucchini, finely chopped

5 Tomatoes, chopped

2 c Pumpkin, cut into small cubes

1 Red pepper, chopped

2 c Water

1/4 c Tomato paste

1/3 c Oregano leaves

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

1 c Parmesan cheese, grated

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic, stirring, for 2 - 3 minutes or until softened. Add the mince. Cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, for 3 - 4 minutes or until browned.

Olive oil

Brown onion, finely chopped

Garlic, finely chopped

Beef mince

Step 2

Add the celery, carrot, zucchini and red pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 - 4 minutes or until just softened. Stir in the tomato and pumpkin. Cook, stirring, for a further 3 minutes.

Celery sticks, finely chopped

Large carrot, finely chopped

Zucchini, finely chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Red pepper, chopped

Pumpkin, cut into small cubes

Step 3

Stir in the water and tomato paste. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add more water intermittently. Uncover and simmer for a further 30 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Stir in half of the oregano leaves. Season with salt and feshly ground black pepper.

Oregano leaves

Tomato paste

Water

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Step 4