Easy Bolognese with Canned Tomatoes, Eggplant, and

Name: Easy Bolognese with Canned Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Ground Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches Spaghetti; 2 small Eggplant (slim Japanese type); 120 grams Mixed ground beef and pork; 1 tsp Grated garlic; 1 dash Red chili (sliced); 2 Bouillon soup stock cube; 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes; 160 ml Water; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1 dash Black pepper; 1 Grated cheese

Servings: persons

2 bunches Spaghetti
2 small Eggplant (slim Japanese type)
120 grams Mixed ground beef and pork
1 tsp Grated garlic
1 dash Red chili (sliced)
2 Bouillon soup stock cube
1 can Canned crushed tomatoes
160 ml Water
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Ketchup
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Sugar
1 dash Black pepper
1 Grated cheese

1
Remove the stems of the eggplants and slice into 5 mm slices.
2
Soak in water for 10 minutes and drain.
3
Once drained, microwave unwrapped for 1 minute.
4
Chop the bouillon soup stock cube.
5
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over low heat.
6
Add the garlic and red chili and heat until fragrant.
7
Add the ground meat, turn the heat to high, and stir-fry until browned.
8
Add the eggplant and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until well-coated with the oil.
9
Add the canned tomatoes, water, chopped bouillon soup stock cube, and bring to a boil while stirring over medium heat.
10
Simmer for about 10 minutes until reduced.
11
Once thickened and no longer watery, add the ketchup, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and black pepper to season and turn off the heat.
12
Even though this is a pasta sauce, please make it a bit richer than usual.
13
Adjust the seasoning with salt, sugar, and pepper.
14
Boil the pasta as directed on the package in salted water.
15
Once boiled, drain, and coat in the sauce while warming.
16
Transfer to plates and garnish with grated cheese to finish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches Spaghetti, 2 small Eggplant (slim Japanese type), 120 grams Mixed ground beef and pork, 1 tsp Grated garlic, and more.

Yes, Easy Bolognese with Canned Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Ground Meat falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easy Bolognese with Canned Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Ground Meat

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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