Gluten-free spaghetti bolognese

Category:

Main

Free from:

gluten, milk/lactose, lupin, egg, nuts, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, sesame, mustard, sulphites

Contains:

meat, soya, celery, check Worcestershire sauce for fish

Alternatives:

Use stock that does not contain celery to avoid celery. Replace meat with vegetarian mince (check for gluten) and omit the stock for a veggie option.

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

Olive oil

500g beef mince

1 onion (peeled and chopped)

2 cloves of garlic (peeled and chopped)

1 red pepper (deseeded and chopped)

1 large carrot (peeled and cubed)

50g streaky bacon (chopped)

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (e.g. Biona)

Optional: Sprinkle of cayenne chilli pepper

1 beef stock cube (e.g. Knorr)

Salt and pepper to taste

Small bunch of fresh basil

1 sprig of fresh rosemary

1 tbsp fresh sage

1 tbsp tomato puree

1 tin chopped tomatoes

Method

1. Put approximately 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Heat over a medium heat. Brown the mince

2. In the meantime, add 1 tsp oil to a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir fry the garlic and onion until softened (approximately 5 minutes)

3. Add the bacon and fry for approximately 2 minutes until slightly browned. Add the veg. Stir fry for 5-10 minutes until the veg has softened

4. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle in the stock cube. Stir well

5. Drain the mince and then add that to the mixture in the saucepan. Add the herbs. Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for an hour if possible (but a minimum of 30 minutes). Stir occasionally. Allow to stand for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavours to develop

6. 5 minutes before the mixture is ready – start the gluten-free spaghetti. Follow the instructions on the pack. Boil it for slightly longer if it is not cooked to your liking

7. Drain the spaghetti and divide it between your plates

8. Spoon the bolognese on the top. Garnish with basil leaves

Serving suggestion: Add more seasoning as required and some grated dairy/lactose-free cheese on the top.

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