Veggie Max Bolognese

Ingredients

• 1 large carrot
• 1 stick celery
• ½ red capsicum
• 1 small zucchini
• ½ cup red lentils (canned and drained are fine)
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 4 Cauliflower flowerets
• 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (canola, sunflower, safflower are also OK).
• 1 large brown onion - chopped
• 500g extra lean beef mince
• 700ml tomato puree
• 2 ½ cups water
• 2 teaspoons reduced salt beef stock powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 500g Spaghetti or pasta, cooked, to serve

Method

1. Cut all vegetables into pieces approx. 1-2cm, ¾ fill the cup with vegetables and add in ½ cup of water. Blend in the Breville Boss to Go, to your desired consistency.  Set aside until ready to use. Repeat the process twice until all of the vegetables are blended. 
2. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and sauté.  Add mince, cook over a high heat until the mince is browned, breaking up any large pieces with a wooden spoon.
3. Add the vegetable mix to the oil and onion mixture – sauté for 5 – 10 minutes, until well combined and
4. Stir in the lentils, tomato puree, remaining water, stock powder and oregano – and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce the heat, simmer covered for 10 minutes
6. Uncover pan and simmer for a further 15 minutes or until the sauce has reduced down and thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in basil.  Serve with spaghetti or pasta of choice.

Serve with your favourite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves