An Everyday Spaghetti Bolognese with Beef Organ Powder

Finding simple ways to add more nourishment to everyday family meals doesn’t have to mean changing how you cook. Using small amounts of whole-food ingredients, like freeze-dried beef organ powder, is an easy way to support a balanced diet for growing kids and busy families — all while keeping familiar flavours and routines everyone already enjoys.

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

500 g Australian beef mince

300–400 g dried pasta (rigatoni, penne or spaghetti)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 brown onion, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, finely grated

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 x 400 g tin crushed tomatoes

½ cup beef stock or water

1–2 tsp mixed beef organs powder

1 tsp dried oregano

Sea salt & cracked pepper

Fresh basil or parsley (to serve)

Grated parmesan (optional, to serve)

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Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
3. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
4. Add garlic and grated carrot. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add beef mince and brown well, breaking it up completely.
6. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add crushed tomatoes, stock and oregano.
8. Sprinkle the mixed beef organs powder evenly over the sauce and stir through thoroughly.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes until rich and thick.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Toss sauce through cooked pasta, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed.
12. Serve with herbs and parmesan if using.