Cheesy Bolognese Stuffed Mushrooms
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Serves: 4
 
Taste just like pizzas without the guilt! These stuffed mushrooms are delicous and easy to make.
Ingredients
For the simple bolognese
  • 400g minced beef
  • 2 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 6 basil leaves, julienned (optional)
  • ½ tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 50g shaved parmesan
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and black pepper
For the cheesy bolognese stuffed mushrooms
  • 12 portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, clean and dried with a paper towel
  • 2 cups of bolognese sauce
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a pizza cheese blend)
  • A handful of basil
Instructions
For the simple bolognese
  1. Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Saute onion and celery for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in minced beef and cook till brown. Once brown, add tomato puree and mixed herbs and cook for another minute or so.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes to the pan.
  5. Season with salt, sugar and black pepper. Cook this till the sauce have reduced and bolognese is thick and rich.
  6. Finally, add shaved parmesan and basil.
For the cheesy bolognese stuffed mushrooms
  1. Fill each mushroom with 1.5 tablespoons of the bolognese.
  2. Top with mozzarella cheese and basil.
  3. Grill until cheese has melted and is golden in colour, for about 10-12 minutes.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/cheesy-bolognese-stuffed-mushrooms/