The traditional beef mince bolognese made even better with mushrooms! You could also blend the mushrooms in this recipe making it easier for kids too.
Ingredients
400g button, cup or flat mushrooms
2 tbs olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbs tomato paste
400g beef mince
800g can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup basil leaves, shredded
500g tortellini pasta
Finely grated parmesan & basil leaves, to serve
Method
Finely chop mushrooms by hand, or alternatively, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saute 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
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
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. Serve
