Low FODMAP Hearty Beef Bolognese
Low FODMAP Classic Hearty Bolognese
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Servings
5 - 6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
A classic, familiar meal that doesn’t mess with your stomach. This Low FODMAP Bolognese uses our Essential Herbs blend to keep the flavour you expect from bolognese, just without the onion, garlic or discomfort afterwards. Simple, reassuring, and easy to make part of your weekly routine.
Ingredients
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500g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 500g beef mince
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25g Friendly Blends Essential Herbs Blend
- 1 fresh red chili, finely diced (optional)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine (or substitute with beef broth/stock)
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (ensure no added herbs or onion/garlic)
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1/2 cup beef stock
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Parmesan cheese, to serve
- 250g canned champignon mushrooms, drained and rinsed
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1 red capsicum, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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2 carrots, diced
Optional Vegetable Add In's
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add beef mince and cook until about halfway browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Stir in Essential Herbs, chili, and tomato paste. Cook for 3 minutes until aromatic. Add optional vegetables and cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in red wine and simmer until the liquid has almost evaporated.
- Add crushed tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 20–30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve hot, topped with parmesan.
Recipe Note
Substitute with gluten-free alternatives where needed.
Choose Massel beef stock or another onion/garlic-free stock.
Check tinned tomatoes for hidden onion, garlic, or high FODMAP herbs.
Use canned champignon mushrooms for lower mannitol content.
Parmesan is naturally low lactose and safe in moderate portions.