Quick Mediterranean bolognaise

Ingredients (6 servings):

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 500g lean beef mince
• 1 small brown onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 400g can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/3 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Parmesan cheese, to serve

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mince, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until mince has browned.
2. Add tomato paste, tomato, semi-dried tomatoes, olives, basil and oregano. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring, for 6 minutes or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve with parmesan. (you can serve this with whole-wheat pasta or just with a salad)