Baked Bolognese and Spaghetti
Low Stress Spaghetti Bolognese Cooked in Oven
4 - 6
Serves
20 mins
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time

Recipe author
Sue Hamilton and Dana Alexander
A firm family favourite, this Bolgonese recipe is baked in the oven and includes half a lemon, which adds piquancy. Try it, it’s delicous. You will never go back to simmering in a pan again. There’s much less mess and a more full-bodied flavour.
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Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef mince
1 tbsp olive oil
50g finely chopped pancetta
2 finely chopped red onions
2 crushed garlic cloves
1/2 lemon
100ml red wine
400g can diced canned tomatoes
6 sun-dried tomatoes
2 tsp oregano
400g pasta
basil leaves
Method
To Make Bolognese
1
Preheat oven to 180°C.
2
Heat oil in a non-stick frying-pan and fry pancetta, onions and garlic over a moderate heat until they begin to soften.
3
Add the beef mince and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently to break up any large pieces of mince before adding lemon and wine.
4
Quickly whizz diced and sun-dried tomatoes in a blender before adding them to the mince as well.
5
Reduce heat slightly and add oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Cook for a further 10 minutes then transfer to a casserole dish. Bake for 90 minutes until sauce caramelises.
7
To cook pasta, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Toss in spaghetti.
8
When cooked al dente (firm to the bite), drain into a colander and add a dash of olive oil and roughly chopped fresh basil.
9
Serve with grated Parmesan and a green salad if desired.
Nutrition Information per Serving (342g)
Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ (2100 kilocalories).
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1737 (415)kJ
Protein
27.6g
Total Fat
15.1g
Saturated Fat
5.5g
Carbs
37.6g
Sugars
2.7g
Sodium
138mg
Iron*
4mg
* Percentage of recommended daily intake (Aust/NZ)