Easy broccoli bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated
• 500g beef mince
• 1 head broccoli, chopped
• 525g jar Heinz Tomato and Garlic Bolognese Pasta Sauce
• 375g dried spaghetti
• Finely grated parmesan, to serve
• Fresh basil leaves, to serve

Method

1

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrot, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until very tender.

2

Increase heat to medium-high. Add mince. Cook, breaking up mince with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned all over. Add broccoli. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

3

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.

4

Add reserved cooking water to mince mixture. Simmer for 2 minutes. Toss mince mixture through pasta. Serve sprinkled with parmesan and basil. Serve.

Source: taste.com.au