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Courgette Noodle Bolognese
A rich, slow-simmered bolognese over spiralised courgette 'zoodles' — all the comfort, a fraction of the refined carbs.
Ingredients
- 4 courgettes, spiralised
- 500g lean beef or turkey mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, grated
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Parmesan to serve
Method
- 1
Brown the mince in olive oil, then add onion, garlic and carrot and soften.
- 2
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano; simmer 20–25 minutes.
- 3
Sauté the courgette noodles 2–3 minutes until just tender (don't overcook).
- 4
Season the sauce and serve over the zoodles.
- 5
Finish with a little parmesan.
Swaps & variations
- Add lentils to the sauce for fibre
- Spaghetti squash instead of courgette
- Add mushrooms
Storing & freezing
Sauce keeps 3 days in the fridge and freezes 3 months; cook zoodles fresh.
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