Beef and Beetroot Bolognaise

Think Pink!! and for more good ideas, cut the fat by using ostrich mince and boost the flavour by adding oregano, basil or tomato pesto!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

500g lean mince

1 onion - chopped

15ml garlic paste

125ml dry red wine

125ml beef stock

1 can of tomato

2 medium beetroot - grated

salt and pepper for seasoning

500g dried spagetti

good quality parmesan cheese - grated

15 - 30 ml of pesto (optional)

Method:

Drizzle a good glug of olive oil into a large saucepan and the mince until brown. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.

Add the wine, stock, tin of tomatoes, and the beetroot. Cover and cook for 20min.

Stir in the pesto if using.

Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet.

Serve with spaghetti and few sprigs of basil and parmesan cheese.