Recipe
Bolognese with Cabbage Instead of Pasta
A practical bolognese with cabbage instead of pasta with olive oil, onion, carrot, clear timings and straightforward home-cooking steps.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep40 mins cook55 mins total
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and beef mince. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring and breaking up the mince, until browned.
Stir in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, stock and herbs. Season, bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 25–30 minutes until thick and rich.
Remove any tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut it into quarters, remove the core and shred the leaves.
Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Add the cabbage, season and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender but not soft.
Taste the Bolognese and adjust the seasoning. Serve spooned over the buttery cabbage.
Notes
Adjust seasoning and chilli heat to suit your table.
About this recipe
Bolognese with Cabbage Instead of Pasta brings together olive oil, onion, carrot in a practical recipe with a clear balance of flavour and texture. The method keeps the preparation manageable while making the main ingredients do the work.
Follow the timings closely, season to taste and serve as suggested. Any leftovers should be cooled promptly, refrigerated and reheated until piping hot.
