Ingredients: – 1 tablespoon olive oil – 1 brown onion, finely chopped – 1 carrot, peeled, finely chopped – 1 celery stick, trimmed, finely chopped – 2 garlic cloves, crushed – 500g Coles Finest Carbon Neutral Beef Mince – 1/3 cup tomato paste – 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoe
– 1 teaspoon oregano leave – Large pinch ground nutmeg – 2 teaspoons sweetener – 1/2 cup water – 500g thin spaghetti – Fresh basil leaves, to serve – Parmesan cheese, shaved, to serve
Method: 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.
Add mince. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, nutmeg, sweetener, and 1/2 cup cold water. Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain.
Divide pasta among serving bowls. Spoon over sauce. Serve topped with cheese and fresh basil.