Pork & Fennel Bolognese

Name: Pork & Fennel Bolognese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 1 tsp olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped; 300g pork mince; 2 400g tin crushed tomatoes; 1 dried bay leaf; salt and pepper, to taste; 240g penne (g); 20g parmesan, finely grated

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:30min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:58:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories535 kcal (27%)

Total Fat18.9 g (27%)

Carbs67.2 g (26%)

Sugars13.6 g (15%)

Protein26.8 g (54%)

Sodium734 mg (37%)

Fiber7.9 g (28%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tspolive oil

300gpork mince

2 x 400gcrushed tomatoes

240gpenne

20gparmesan

finely grated

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil, onion and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook for a few minutes until onion is beginning to soften. Add fennel, turn heat to high and cook for another minute.

Step 2

Stir through mince and leave to cook for a few minutes before stirring again. Continue to cook for a few more minutes until browned all over.

Step 3

Add tomatoes and bay leaf and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil, add pasta and simmer for 7-8 minutes (see packet cooking times).

Step 5

Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Divide between four bowls and top with parmesan to serve.