Hi there Folks,
So this is my twist on a classic recipe that I have altered a smidge. As I mentioned in my pulled pork post my boyfriend follows a low carb diet...that means pasta is a definite no no! So to make sure that we can still enjoy our favourites, I switched out the pasta for something a little different!
What you will need:
Packet of minced beef (or lamb or turkey, whatever you please)
1/2 an onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 carton of passata
5 tomatoes (chopped)
2 peppers (chopped)
3-4 sun dried tomatoes (finely chopped)
5 mushrooms (I used button - chopped)
2 leeks (thinly sliced lengthways)
Oil
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of dried mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes
1 beef oxo
Salt and pepper to taste.
1. Add some oil to a pan to heat up over a medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic and fry gently. Then add the chopped peppers, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Finally add the chopped tomatoes, stir in and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add the minced beef and fry off until it is entirely browned (approximately 5 minutes).
3. Stir in the carton of passata and add the smoked paprika, chilli flakes, beef oxo cube and mixed herbs. Stir thoroughly, turn the heat down to low and leave to simmer for 30-40 minutes. The bolognese should be sticky but not too dry, so stir in a small amount of water if you feel it is drying out. Season to taste before serving
4. Wash your leeks and cut them in half length ways. Then shred them so they're in long thin strips. Add the leeks to a large pan of boiling, salted water and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly (they're very wet!)
Serve your bolognese up, add cheese and enjoy!
Although its not the same as pasta, the leek really does make a great alternative for those who are wanting to eat lower carb or maybe have a gluten allergy. Please do let me know if any of you attempt this or if you have any other similar recipes!
Ciao for now,
JB
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