Chunky Vegetable Sauce & Linguine

Serves: 6

Ready in: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 packet Linguine

• 400g lean beef or lamb mince

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 medium zucchinis diced

• 1 small red capsicum diced

• 1 medium carrots diced

• 1cup sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1/2 cup sliced shallots

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• 700g cooking tomato sauce

• 1 tbsp oregano leaves

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 1 tbsp dried basil leaves

• Salt

• Pepper

• Grated Parmesan cheese to garnish (optional)

Method

Step 1. Boil and drain linguine as directed on package

Step 2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Add the shallot and garlic, then cook until fragrant

Step 3. Add mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until brown

Step 4. Add the zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, capsicum, tomato cooking sauce and an extra 1/2 cup of water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender

Step 5. Stir in dried oregano leaves and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Step 6. Serve sauce over linguine and garnish with parmesan (optional)

Enjoy xo

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