In this episode of Make it delicious. – Flavours of Australia, Nornie Bero and Darren Robertson use kangaroo mince to create the ultimate Aussie spag bol. It’s packed with rich, satisfying flavours, and is guaranteed to become a new family favourite.

Related story: Nornie Bero’s guide to kangaroo and the best ways to cook it

Kangaroo bolognese recipe

SERVES 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
• 100g pancetta, finely chopped
• 600g kangaroo mince 
• 2 tsp ground pepperberry
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 1½ tbs dried whole bush tomato, ground, (see note)
• 300ml Massel chicken-style stock 
• 800g can chopped tomatoes
• 500g packet spaghetti 
• Shaved parmesan, to serve
• Torn basil leaves, to serve

Method

1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Cook pancetta, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until fat renders and becomes crispy.
2. Increase heat to high and add mince, pepperberry and a good pinch of sea salt flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally to break up any lumps, for 8-10 minutes until cooked and starting to brown. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until onion is translucent. Stir through tomato paste and bush tomato and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add stock. Stir to deglaze the pan, then stir in chopped tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until rich in colour and thickened.
3. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti following packet instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a little cooking water, and drizzle pasta with oil
4. Adjust the consistency of the bolognese, either by simmering a little longer or adding a little cooking water from the pasta.
5. Top big bowls of spaghetti with bolognese, a drizzle of extra olive oil, parmesan, basil.

NOTE: Use a small spice grinder to grind the bush tomato to a fine powder or use a mortar and pestle for coarser grind.

Watch the rest of Make it delicious. Flavours of Australia here.