Hidden Veg Spag Bol
A family favourite with a sneaky veggie boost, this Hidden Veg Spag Bol is hearty, comforting and perfect for busy weeknights. Lean beef mince is simmered with tomato, herbs and finely grated vegetables for a rich, flavour-packed sauce everyone will love.
Easy to make, kid-friendly and great for leftovers — it’s a simple dinner win.
Hidden Veg Spag Bol
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
A family favourite with a sneaky veggie boost, this Hidden Veg Spag Bol is hearty, comforting and perfect for busy weeknights.
Author:Australian Beef
Ingredients
500g Beef Mince
1 tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium zucchini, grated
200g button mushrooms, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
700g jar tomato passata
1 cup beef stock or water
500g spaghetti or pasta of choice
Salt & pepper
Grated Parmesan
To Serve
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and mince and cook for 5 minutes, breaking up mince with a large spoon, until onions are soft and mince is browned.
Add garlic, carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, tomato paste and herbs to pan and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Add passata and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 15 - 20 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the sauce cooks, prepare pasta according to packet instructions and drain. Divide pasta between bowls and top with bolognaise mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan to serve.
Recipe Note
For even quicker prep, pulse veggies in a food processor until finely chopped.
To further disguise veggies, omit beef in step 1, carefully transfer cooked tomato sauce to a blender or food processor (end of step 2) and pulse until smooth. Then brown the mince, return pureed sauce to pan with the beef, and cook a further 5 mins.