Serves: 6
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutesBolognaise sauce is a great favourite in many homes and the kids love it too! However, most recipes invariably start off with problematic onions and garlic. This simple, fast and delicious recipe gives you all the flavour of your favourite bolognaise but it is low FODMAP! It’s also very versatile and easy to store for a quick meal or snack (see the tips and serving suggestions below).
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Beef mince |
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¾ cup ¾ cup lean, short cut bacon, finely diced |
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1 cup 1 cup carrot, peeled and finely diced (1 large carrot) |
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⅔ cup ⅔ cup green leek or spring onion tops, finely chopped |
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1 cup 1 cup red capsicum, deseeded and finely diced |
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5 Tablespoons 7 Tablespoons Tomato paste |
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1 Tablespoon 4 Teaspoons olive oil |
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1 Teaspoon 1 Teaspoon garlic infused olive oil |
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1 Teaspoon 1 Teaspoon cracked, black pepper |
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1 Teaspoon 1 Teaspoon fresh thyme leaves |
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1½ cups 1½ cups boiling water |
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⅔ cup ⅔ cup parsley, finely chopped |
Prepare bacon, carrot, capsicum, leek or green onion tops and thyme.
Heat the oils in a saucepan, then add bacon, leek tops, carrot, capsicum, pepper and thyme and fry for about 5-8 minutes.
Reduce the heat and add the tomato paste and mince and stir ensuring all the mince is broken up with no lumps as it lightly browns.
Increase the heat and add the boiling water, stir and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer while occasionally stirring for about 15 minutes.
Add the chopped parsley then remove from the heat.
Serve with low FODMAP pasta (check app for details) OR with baked potatoes!
| Nutrition Information (per serve) | |
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| Energy | 1244 Kj / 297 cal |
| Protein | 27.40g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.20g |
| Sugar | 5.30g |
| Total Fat | 17.90g |
| Saturated Fat | 6.70g |
| Fibre | 3.10g |
