User Guide

2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 x 400g tin Diced tomatoes
Handful of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano &basil (alternative: 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs)
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Place onion and garlic into the blender jug and blend on medium speed for 5-10 seconds or until
roughly chopped. Add to a saucepan on medium heat and soften. Place the tomatoes and
herbs into the blender jug and blend on medium for 10-15 seconds, or until smooth. Add to the
saucepan, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. Simmering for longer will break down
the tomato and enhance the avour.
Season to taste. Stir through fettuccine or other pasta and serve with parmesan cheese.
BOLOGNAISE SAUCE
1 medium Brown onion, peeled and quartered
2 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 x 400g tin Diced tomatoes
500g lean beef, veal or pork, cubed
(alternative: minced beef, veal or pork)
250ml Beef stock, or water
Handful of fresh herbs such as thyme,oregano & basil (alternative: 1 tbsp mixed dried herbs)
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Place onion and garlic into the blender jug and blend on medium speed for 5-10 seconds or until
roughly chopped. Add to a saucepan on medium heat and soften. Place the cubed meat into the
blender jug and pulse 3-5 times, or until minced (skip this step if using minced meat). Place the
tomatoes and herbs into the blender jug and blend on medium for 10-15 seconds, or until
smooth.
Add to the saucepan with the stock, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring regularly. Season to
taste.
Stir through spaghetti or other pasta and serve with parmesan cheese. You can also use as a
base for making other dishes such as lasagne, or even chili con carne.